Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Archive — Page 2 of 4

November 11, 2025

AI recruited to lower leading cause of preventable hospital deaths

Risk of VTE rises in hospitals due to factors such as patient immobility, effects from major surgery, and use of indwelling medical devices like central lines.

November 11, 2025

Drug resistant infections are on the rise: Experts emphasize education, awareness

Teams at VUMC and Monroe Carell are focused on reaching more clinicians, patients and families through the Vanderbilt Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.

October 29, 2025

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital recognized for exceptional nurse communication

This national survey captures patient feedback on their inpatient experience, which plays a key role in shaping hospital rankings.

October 16, 2025

DAISY Award spotlight: ‘If we hadn’t had her at the ER visit when we got the initial diagnosis, I am not sure what I would have done.’

Nicole Meador, RN, works in the Emergency Department at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.

October 2, 2025

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital earns back-to-back national five-star cleanliness rating

The achievement acknowledges VBCH’s commitment to maintaining superior operational practices that support a clean and healthy environment for patient care.

May 1, 2025

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital continues its straight ‘A’ hospital safety designation from The Leapfrog Group   

This straight “A” designation honors the hospital for its continued preventive measures taken against harm.