COVID-19 Archive — Page 30 of 33

A VUMC study found that following up with patients within the week after their hospital discharge as a stand-alone intervention has no impact on readmissions, mortality or patient satisfaction.
April 16, 2020

VUMC’s hotline surpasses 20,000-call milestone

In early March Vanderbilt University Medical Center established a telephone hotline for its patients and employees concerned that they could be ill with COVID-19. The hotline has since received more than 20,000 calls.

Café dining area with widely spaced tables, a mostly empty foreground, and yellow caution tape blocking off seating near the counter; several patrons sit in the background.
April 16, 2020

Food Services makes adjustments as part of virus response

Stop by the Courtyard Café at Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital and you’ll see that COVID-19 has wrought some obvious changes.

Attendees take part in last week’s online Medical Scientist Training Program seminar.
April 16, 2020

Medical Scientist Training Program adapts to COVID-19 challenges

The Medical Scientist Training Program has been intentional in approaching the challenges presented by COVID-19.

Masked healthcare worker holding a handwritten sign reading “Sending LOVE PICU to MICU,” decorated with red hearts.
April 14, 2020

Children’s Hospital intensive care unit sends gift of support to counterparts at Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital

“It really helped everyone focus on something positive. We were all excited about supporting them, encouraging them and lifting them up.”

Clear infusion bag containing bright yellow-orange fluid hanging from a metal IV stand, with tubing extending downward.
April 14, 2020

VUMC seeks plasma donations from recovered COVID-19 patients

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is recruiting volunteers who have tested positive for COVID-19 and fully recovered to donate plasma to help those who are currently ill with the virus as part of a new research study.

Two clinicians in blue protective gowns and face shields demonstrate intubation on a training mannequin while a camera operator records them in a hospital operating room.
April 13, 2020

VUMC uses computerized mannequins to teach proper technique for caring for COVID patients

Teaching and learning a vital skill while staying safe