COVID-19 Archive — Page 31 of 35

Fourth-year VUSM student Emily Long assists Paul Epstein, MD, as he conducts telehealth visits with patients of the Vanderbilt Eskind Diabetes Clinic.
April 23, 2020

VUSM students help patients, clinicians with telehealth

When in-person visits to Vanderbilt Eskind Diabetes Clinic needed to be quickly converted to telehealth appointments in response to COVID-19, a novel solution was hatched to bring both clinicians and patients up to speed on videoconferencing.

By Jill Clendening
Toddler partially inside a wicker laundry basket, with bare legs sticking out, in a bathroom.
April 22, 2020

How to make “safer at home” safe for children

“As kids get bored they start getting into things they shouldn’t be getting into because they have nothing else to do,” says Children’s Hospital safety expert.

By Jessica Pasley
Pediatric instructor Lesley Ann Owen waits for instructions from student Alec Bradbury before providing respiratory care to their pediatric “patient.” Instructor Jennifer Hicks observes and coaches, just as she would in a clinical setting.
April 22, 2020

Nursing students participate in virtual clinical training

What do you do with 154 nursing students who are suddenly unable to participate in the hands-on nursing (clinical) care that makes up 60% of their education each week?

By Nancy Wise
Infographic titled “Few Tennessee parents disposing of leftover opioids.” It reports survey findings on children and parents with leftover opioid pills, including disposal methods, concerns about opioid access and addiction, and advice to use a drug take-back site or flush pills if unavailable.
April 22, 2020

Safeguarding opioids a concern as children may have more access with families at home due to COVID-19

A new poll from the Vanderbilt Center for Child Health Policy found that few Tennessee parents take steps to safeguard opioids at home, an important concern when children are spending more time indoors due to COVID-19 social distancing recommendations.

By Jake Lowary
A father and young child sit together on a sofa behind an open laptop; the father waves toward the webcam while the child smiles.
April 20, 2020

When can we get together with family and friends? Maybe soon, but not yet, says VUMC expert.

But for now – keep staying at home and helping to flatten the curve.

By Nancy Humphrey
Six healthcare workers wearing yellow protective gowns, face shields, masks, and gloves pose inside a temporary testing center tent, with medical supplies and equipment nearby.
April 19, 2020

Days after her house was damaged by a tornado, VUMC nurse Shakeya Bean volunteered to work at a COVID assessment site

It’s been an interesting few weeks

By Nancy Humphrey