College of Medicine
Surge tent to be set up outside emergency department
Space will allow additional bed capacity and increases preparedness.
Mar 30, 2020
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Hospital makes changes in patient access
University Tower level five ready for COVID-related patients; Emergency department creating ‘COVID-19 hot zone.’
Mar 30, 2020
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All employees in clinical areas must wear procedural face masks
New policy went into effect March 28.
Mar 30, 2020
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Nebraska Medicine sets up surge tent set up outside Emergency Department
Allows for additional bed capacity in response to COVID-19
Mar 30, 2020
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Nebraska Medicine will no longer allow visitors
New policy is in place today; exceptions can be made for pediatric and labor and delivery patients, as well as other extenuating circumstances.
Mar 27, 2020
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SIM-NE continues rural EMS training via Facebook live
Wednesday event offered free training for rural emergency medical system responders.
Mar 27, 2020
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UNMC SIM-NE continues rural EMS training via Facebook live
735 joined recent training for COVID-19 safety
Mar 27, 2020
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Med center experts release e-free book on quarantine
E-book targeted toward health professionals.
Mar 27, 2020
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Surge capacity preparation underway
Units are being prepared to accommodate COVID-19/suspected COVID-19 patients.
Mar 26, 2020
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