March 13, 2014

Next Bedside Matters to focus on work safety

The next Bedside Matters, an hourlong, monthly rounds geared toward helping Vanderbilt University Medical Center health care providers deal with the social and emotional issues of caring for patients and families, will take place on Wednesday, March 19.

The next Bedside Matters, an hourlong, monthly rounds geared toward helping Vanderbilt University Medical Center health care providers deal with the social and emotional issues of caring for patients and families, will take place on Wednesday, March 19.

The brownbag lunch event, held in 208 Light Hall from noon to 1 p.m., will focus on security in the Trauma Unit.

The forum will include a panel discussion with a team of representatives from Social Work, Nursing, Worklife Connections and the Vanderbilt University Police Department, identifying common threats to maintaining a safe work environment. The panel facilitator will be Teresa Hobt-Bingham, MSN, R.N.

The free event is open to VUMC staff, faculty and students. No registration is required. CME, CEU and Contact Hours will be offered.