Monthly Archives: October 2020

UPDATE: Video offers tips for interacting with patients while in PPE

The video, “Smile with Your Eyes,” provides important insights for how to enhance interactions with patients and how to effectively communicate while in PPE. Continue reading

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NEW: Masking keeps you safe

It remains a requirement that you wear an appropriate mask at all VUMC locations. Remember, when everyone is wearing a mask, it helps reduce the likelihood of the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading

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NEW: Non-work-related asymptomatic COVID-19 testing for VUMC employees

Vanderbilt University Medical Center offers asymptomatic COVID-19 testing through the Occupational Health Clinic for its employees for work requirements, such as VUMC international travel. As a convenience, beginning Nov. 1, VUMC will offer employees t… Continue reading

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Reduction of IBD healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide retrospective cohort study

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Subjects needed for study about nut consumption and body weight, waist circumfrence and body fat

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VUMC nursing student placement clearance process outlined

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Survey Sparks: Elements of informed consent

Part of a series of Joint Commission readiness tips. For more information, go to: https://www.vumc.org/mysite/ Continue reading

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Clinical Informatics Center seminar on mHealth and underrepresented groups is Nov. 10

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VUMC employee day at Cheekwood is Nov. 2

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Final days to Go for the Gold — complete before midnight on Oct. 31

Vanderbilt’s award-winning three-step Go for the Gold program can help you achieve a healthier and more productive life by identifying health risks and taking action to reduce those risks. Continue reading

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