Emergency Archives
Barrett named executive medical director of Vanderbilt Emergency Services
Sep. 2, 2021—Tyler Barrett, MD, MSCI, associate professor of Emergency Medicine, has been named executive medical director of Vanderbilt Emergency Services and Vanderbilt University Adult Emergency Department.
Responding to an active threat on campus: Know what to do
Dec. 8, 2016—Being familiar with emergency response procedures for an active threat on campus is critical to the safety of campus community members and can enhance first responders’ ability to contain a threat.
Emergency training exercise scheduled for Nov. 3
Oct. 20, 2016—Vanderbilt’s Office of Emergency Preparedness, Fire and Workplace Safety will host representatives from across the university for an emergency table-top training exercise Nov. 3.
Vanderbilt Police establishes new emergency preparedness unit
Apr. 19, 2013—The Vanderbilt University Police Department has established a new unit dedicated to preparing for and managing emergency situations, such as those related to severe weather, large special events, dignitary visits and Vanderbilt sporting events and concerts.
Understanding Vanderbilt emergency sirens and AlertVU
Mar. 19, 2013—Severe weather in Nashville March 18 prompted the sounding of Metropolitan Nashville’s sirens and also prompted some questions about Vanderbilt’s notification system.
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt takes steps to reduce accidental drowning
May. 27, 2011—Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of pool season. Many parents will cover their children with sunscreen and head to the closest pool for some fun in the sun. Doctors and safety experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are urging parents and caregivers to pay close attention to the risks of drowning,...
