Support for Managers

  • Presentations - VUMC managers may request an outreach presentation from a variety of topics that offer skill development as well as acquaint the faculty and staff with the services of Work/Life Connections-EAP and other Health and Wellness programs.
  • Psychological First Aid - VUMC managers may request a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) intervention from Work/Life Connections-EAP, which is designed to promote an environment of safety, calm, connectedness, self-efficacy, empowerment, and hope after a critical incident.
  • Support Following the Death of an Employee -Work/Life Connections-EAP counselors can assist VUMC management by meeting with individuals and/or groups; in order to provide support for the managers, faculty and staff who are dealing with the impact of this loss.
  • Coaching - Work/Life Connections-EAP can also provide support and coaching for the VUMC manager.
  • Work Injury and Exposures -VUMC and Vanderbilt University faculty/staff with a work injury should report the incident to their supervisor, report the event to Risk Management using the Online First Report of Injury and come to Occupational Health for evaluation.
  • Wellness Commodores - A Wellness Commodore is a liaison between their VUMC work department and Health Plus and acts as a champion that works to make a positive impact on the culture of wellness.
  • Walk-in Clinics- Medical attention for acute care needs.
  • VUMC Leader Central- A resource for all managers providing guidance for all stages of employment from posting a new position to training and development.
  • VUMC Learning & Development - Offers a variety of professional development opportunities to individuals and teams.
  • VUMC New Staff Orientation- VUMC New Staff Orientation is a designed to give staff everything they need to know to get started at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.