Patient Care
Shield protects health care workers from coronavirus for intubation procedures
Will be used here and sent to other hospitals where supplies are dwindling
Apr 3, 2020
Surge tent to be set up outside emergency department
Space will allow additional bed capacity and increases preparedness.
Mar 30, 2020
Nebraska Medicine sets up surge tent set up outside Emergency Department
Allows for additional bed capacity in response to COVID-19
Mar 30, 2020
Med center experts release e-free book on quarantine
E-book targeted toward health professionals.
Mar 27, 2020
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
Surge capacity preparation underway
Units are being prepared to accommodate COVID-19/suspected COVID-19 patients.
Mar 26, 2020
UNMC/Nebraska Medicine pioneering method to reuse personal protective equipment
Ultraviolet light machines being used for decontamination
Mar 20, 2020
Med Center pioneers unique method to reuse personal protective equipment (masks)
Ultraviolet light machines being used for decontamination
Mar 20, 2020
Providers given updated guidance on COVID-19 testing
Infection control and epidemiology leaders have revised COVID-19 testing recommendations.
Mar 19, 2020
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