VUH

October 24, 2013

New process for patient handovers from ED to units

Beginning Oct. 29, Vanderbilt University Hospital will use a new process for patient handovers between nurses in the adult Emergency Department and nurses on inpatient units.

By Paul Govern
June 6, 2013

VUH named among safest U.S. hospitals

Vanderbilt University Hospital recently earned an “A” Hospital Safety Score from the Leapfrog Group, placing VUH among the safest hospitals in the nation.

By Paul Govern
May 16, 2013

Renewal project set to upgrade VUH air handlers

Beginning June 1, Medical Center faculty and staff will notice the addition of a fenced-in area at street level in front of the north tower of Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH).

By John Howser
December 4, 2012

Vanderbilt again leaps onto hospital quality list

Vanderbilt University Hospital and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are among the nation’s 89 Leapfrog Top Hospitals for 2012.

By Paul Govern
November 8, 2012

Adult hospital, clinics positioned for success: Posch

Vanderbilt University Hospital and Vanderbilt’s adult clinics have achieved a strong position in the region and are poised for continued growth.

By Paul Govern
October 25, 2012

Initiative set to improve patient transitions

Vanderbilt University Medical Center will undertake sweeping changes to ensure smoother, more tightly coordinated transitions from the hospital to each patient’s home or other post-acute care setting.

By Paul Govern
August 16, 2012

Improvements in care quality driven by front-line changes

By VUMC News and Communications
August 2, 2012

VUH debuts new lounge for patients awaiting discharge

After a successful pilot program that began in April, a new Discharge Lounge is formally opening in Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH) for the convenience of adult patients who are discharged and awaiting transportation or the completion of other post-discharge services.
By John Howser
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