I became vaguely aware of the sound of sirens in the distance. I soon realized the sirens were coming for me.
The head of Vanderbilt's Emergency Department gives tips on how to celebrate without showing up at his workplace.
May your days be merry and bright. Not spent in an emergency room.
Bike helmets and quality construction: yes. BB guns and hoverboards: no.
Keeping the frights imaginary and fun
The Tennessee Poison Center warns homeowners that the garage can be a resting place for many toxins, chemicals and potential hazards.
The 2018 VUMC Survey will take place May 1 – May 15. All employees hired before March 1, 2018 will be included in the survey. This year’s survey will feature all three components — engagement, safety and nurse Magnet questions.
VUMC is partnering with the Rooted Community Health Initiative to offer employees access to a CSA (community supported agriculture), to get local, seasonal produce directly from a farm in the area. All employees are invited to purchase shares, but the first 150 employees who sign up will receive a 10 percent discount on a CSA membership. Click here for more information and to sign up.
VUMC Employees Main Campus
Thursday, May 17 (day shift)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in food tent behind Light Hall (enter through Light Hall lobby)
VUMC Employees Main Campus
Friday, May 18 (night shift)
11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Light Hall North Lobby
VUMC Employees OHO
Friday, May 11 (One Hundred Oaks)
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. back parking lot outside entrance A
VUMC Off-Campus Employees
May 8-10 (times will be scheduled with leaders)
Now members of the VUMC Health Plan can purchase 90-day prescription refills at all eligible pharmacies, such as Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, Publix, Walmart and Costco. The 90-day refill option means fewer trips to the pharmacy. The copays and maximums will be three times the 30-day copay and maximum rate for the health plan tier in which you are enrolled. To find out if your pharmacy is eligible, contact Navitus at 866.333.2757.
Over the past few weeks, HR’s Benefits team has engaged hundreds of employees in focus groups to get feedback and answer questions regarding proposals for benefits offerings that would offer employees more flexibility and individual choice. The focus group was live streamed for employees who were not able to attend in person. You can watch a recording of this session here. We are also inviting any interested employees to join our Benefits subscriber list for periodic updates as we begin to design flexible benefits offerings, to join the subscriber list, email HR Communications with the subject line “Benefits Listserv.”
