Daily Archives: April 13, 2020

UPDATED: Hotel stay program now available to all VUMC employees who work with patients

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

The Medical Center’s partnership with local hotels to provide nearby temporary housing options is now open to all employees who work with or near patients. Continue reading →

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NEW: Apple COVID symptom checker available

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

In conjunction with the CDC and others, Apple has made this online screening tool available. Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Guidance for PPE use in non-OR procedural areas

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

For any aerosol-generating procedure as defined by institutional guidance on any suspected or confirmed COVID patients. Continue reading →

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NEW: Precautions about grocery shopping, food handling and COVID-19

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

Essential errands like grocery shopping present risks of exposure that can be countered with some basic precautions. Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Children’s Hospital intubation guidelines for patients with suspected or confirmed COVID infection

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

Steps include establish a team plan, gather needed supplies, and don PPE. Continue reading →

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NEW: CELA trains clinicians to intubate COVID patients safely

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is spread by droplets. If a COVID patient is in the hospital and needs to be intubated, it is essential that the process be done properly and safely. Continue reading →

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NEW: Intubation/extubation COVID guidelines for all areas

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Gastroenterology Journal

Intubate/extubate the patient while wearing N95 with overlying full face shield, gowns, and gloves. Only essential personnel should be in the room and should also wear the same PPE. Continue reading →

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