Patient Engagement
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Focus on Epic: Epic transition promises benefits for VUMC patients
When eStar goes live in the early morning hours of Nov. 2, the transition process should be largely invisible to the hundreds of patients who will be in the care of Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) at the time. Read MoreAug 10, 2017
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Compassion comes naturally for patient transporter Tyler
Editor’s note — This is the first in a series of profiles on some of Vanderbilt’s most dedicated employees. All VUMC employees are encouraged to attend Celebrate — The difference YOU make every day on April 20 or 21 at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gymnasium. Please sign up for one of three sessions at VUMCcelebrate.com. Read MoreMar 9, 2017
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Volunteer finds common ground with trauma patients
By 5 each morning, businessman Doug Brown is already hard at work, making calls to colleagues around the world. Read MoreFeb 16, 2017
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VICC initiative seeks to provide comfort for cancer patients
Finn Schafran has always been a happy child, but these days the nearly 2-year-old boy is adjusting to spending part of each day at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC), where he receives chemotherapy and radiation for a rare cancer. Read MoreJan 5, 2017
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Clinics look to Lean to improve patient care, boost efficiency
When patient appointments at The Vanderbilt Clinic (TVC) weren’t beginning on time, everyone thought they knew the reason. Either patients weren’t getting checked in on time or physicians were delayed, or maybe both issues were contributing to the problem. Read MoreNov 10, 2016
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Marine landing
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps visited with patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt last week as part of the Marine Week celebration, held this year in Nashville. Read MoreSep 15, 2016
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WalkWays app helps visitors find their way around VUMC
Getting to a patient’s room or finding the right clinic for an appointment can be stressful, but Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) leaders believe a mobile app, called WalkWays, as well as a texting tool that provide easily understood, visual directions will help everyone find their way. Read MoreSep 15, 2016
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Neurology team enhances discharge process
More people needing neurology care can be admitted to Vanderbilt University Hospital after a team of employees eliminated delays in the discharge process to make beds available sooner. Read MoreAug 11, 2016
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New video initiative enhances Interpreter Services’ offerings
Interpreters at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are joining forces with counterparts at other hospitals to better serve non-English speaking patients. Read MoreNov 12, 2015
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Many hands help make wedding dream come true
Their wedding date was just weeks away when Caleb Hanby and his fiancée Bethany Davidson rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center last Thursday. Read MoreOct 1, 2015
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Patient engagement efforts crucial to future success
Through increased support for population health initiatives, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is positioning for a health care economy that rewards long-term relationships with patients through better engagement and emphasizes improving health management for large groups. Read MoreAug 27, 2015
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Patient experience key to improving outcomes: speaker
Patients who feel included in their care have better outcomes, Christina Dempsey, MSN, MBA, chief nursing officer at Press Ganey, told a large audience at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing during her recent talk sponsored by the Patricia Townsend Meador Endowed lecture series. Read MoreJan 29, 2015