Patient Care
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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Med center experts release e-free book on quarantine
E-book targeted toward health professionals.
Mar 27, 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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Surge capacity preparation underway
Units are being prepared to accommodate COVID-19/suspected COVID-19 patients.
Mar 26, 2020
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UNMC/Nebraska Medicine pioneering method to reuse personal protective equipment
Ultraviolet light machines being used for decontamination
Mar 20, 2020
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Med Center pioneers unique method to reuse personal protective equipment (masks)
Ultraviolet light machines being used for decontamination
Mar 20, 2020
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Providers given updated guidance on COVID-19 testing
Infection control and epidemiology leaders have revised COVID-19 testing recommendations.
Mar 19, 2020
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Direct patient care by medical students suspended
UNMC College of Medicine has ceased all medical student participation in clinical activities until at least the end of the month.
Mar 18, 2020
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Doctor at Bellevue Medical Center receives presumptive COVID-19 positive test
All patients/staff have been contacted and appropriate precautions taken
Mar 17, 2020
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Biocompatible foam could aid wound treatment
Researchers Jingwei Xie, Ph.D., and Mark Carlson, M.D., are funded by a Department of Defense grant.
Mar 6, 2020
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