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

The ED surge tent will be erected today on campus.

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

Nebraska Medicine has announced that visitors are no longer allowed in any hospital or clinic setting. Signs will be placed at each location to communicate this policy.

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