Daily Archives: June 8, 2020
NEW: Collaborative project from VU and VUMC improves intubation box safety for COVID-19 caregivers
As hospital and health care staff across the country continue learning more about the transmission and spread of COVID-19, caregivers for coronavirus patients continue adapting to the changing needs and best practices for personal protective equipment … Continue reading
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NEW: Remdesivir helps reduce COVID-19 recovery time: study
The investigational antiviral drug remdesivir can shorten the time to recovery in adults hospitalized with COVID-19, according to preliminary results of a clinical trial published in “The New England Journal of Medicine.” Continue reading
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UPDATE: Updated visitor guidelines remove age restrictions for adult outpatient clinics.
Patients are now allowed to bring one visitor, with no age restriction, to an adult outpatient appointment. This change includes all adult outpatient appointments including clinics, radiology, lab and outpatient procedures. Continue reading
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NEW: Safety reminder: wear your badge at all times
VUMC ID badges are required to be visibly worn above the waist by all employees while on campus. Since the initiation of COVID-19 screening stations there are many employees observed each day who are either not wearing, or do not have on hand, their ID… Continue reading
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