Updated guidance on masking, COVID-19 testing at VUMC
Updated Guidance Around Universal Masking in Clinical Areas
VUMC is resuming standard infection prevention protocols, effective immediately. These changes reflect current available evidence on the prevention of COVID-19, including high levels of vaccine and infection- induced immunity and the availability of effective treatment and prevention tools:
Universal masking of patients, employees and...
Questions & Answers on School Testing
As schools go back to in-person learning, many offer free, regular COVID-19 testing for students and staff.
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Questions & Answers on School Testing
As schools go back to in-person learning, many offer free, regular COVID-19 testing for students and staff.
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Questions & Answers on School Testing
As schools go back to in-person learning, many offer free, regular COVID-19 testing for students and staff.
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COVID-19 Guideline Revisions & Updates – Important updates to guidelines such as pre-procedure testing and clinical guidelines
Several COVID-19 Guidelines have been updated. Here is a summary of the updates with links to revised guidelines on the COVID-19 website.
Pre-Procedure Testing Changes: Effective Nov.14, VUMC guidelines for Pre-Procedure Testing will be updated to stop some requirements for preprocedural testing. Revised Guidelines can be found here.
Exposure and Return to Work Updated Guidelines: Based on revised...
Interim Considerations for Health Departments for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Homeless Shelters and Encampments
Testing Considerations in Homeless Shelters & Encampments
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CDC declines to add Covid testing recommendation to updated isolation guidance despite criticism
The updated guidance comes after the CDC faced criticism last week for shortening its recommended isolation period without asking for people to get tested.
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Toxic TVA coal ash on Claxton playground confirmed by Duke University testing
“The kids that are playing there would be exposed every time dust is kicked up,” said Duke University lead researcher Dr. Avner Vengosh.
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Evaluation for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Animals
This is guidance for state public health veterinarians and state animal health officials to help guide decisions on testing animals for SARS-CoV-2.
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SARS-CoV-2 Testing Strategy: Considerations for Non-Healthcare Workplaces
The purpose of this document is to provide employers with strategies for consideration of incorporating testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, into a workplace COVID-19 preparedness, response, and control plan.
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