Monthly Archives: May 2020
VUMC Culture Survey Q&A: Tom Nantais highlights importance of the survey’s timing
In preparation for this year’s VUMC Culture Survey, we spoke with a few of our leaders about how the survey and its results can lead to a stronger VUMC. The second Q&A in this series features Tom Nantais, MBA, executive vice president for Adult Ambulat… Continue reading
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Zoom release 5.0 has enhanced security
Zoom 5.0, with enhanced encryption, is ready to download now. Get it before May 30, or you will not be able to start or join a Zoom meeting until you have updated your version of Zoom. Continue reading
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Vanderbilt Audiology Clinic offering free hearing screening questionnaire
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Specialty Pharmacy earns second consecutive Patient Choice Award
Finalists are selected based on each organization’s average net promoter score from quarterly patient satisfaction surveys. Continue reading
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Women in criminal justice system less likely to receive evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder
Pregnant women involved in the criminal justice system are disproportionately not receiving medications for opioid use disorder as compared to their peers, according to a Vanderbilt-led study published in PLOS Medicine. Continue reading
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NEW: Zoom release 5.0 has enhanced security
Zoom 5.0, with enhanced encryption, is ready to download now. Get it before May 30, or you will not be able to start or join a Zoom meeting until you have updated your version of Zoom. Continue reading
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NEW: Employee handout: “What to Say to Patients and Visitors for COVID-19 Situations”
This is meant to offer ideas and guidance on how to respond to different scenarios one may face with patients and visitors regarding safety measures during COVID-19. Continue reading
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UPDATED: Guidance for employees returning from travel
Employees returning from travel outside the Nashville region can return to work immediately post travel with these requirements. Continue reading
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COVID-19 in Liver Transplant Recipients: An Initial Experience from the U.S. Epicenter
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NEW: Patient connections transformed by rise of telehealth visits
At the time Tennessee’s first case of COVID-19 was reported on March 5, direct-to-patient telehealth visits averaged just 10 a day at all of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s outpatient clinics. Less than a month later, outpatient telehealth appoi… Continue reading
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