Lehigh Valley, Pa. (Dec. 7, 2023) – Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)\u2013Hecktown Oaks continues growing its expertise in caring for patients and has earned The Joint Commission\u2019s Gold Seal of Approval\u00ae and the American Stroke Association\u2019s Heart-Check mark, both for Acute Stroke Ready status. LVH\u2013Hecktown Oaks is also reaccredited as a Level IV Adult Trauma Center.<\/p>\n
Acute Stroke Ready status<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cReceiving Acute Stroke Ready status from The Joint Commission shows our community high-quality, lifesaving stroke care is available close to home,\u201d says Steven Lewis, MD, Physician in Chief, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute. \u201cThe community is in good hands with LVH\u2013Hecktown Oaks because our team of nurses, physicians and support staff uses a combination of expertise, experience and leading-edge technology to treat stroke.\u201d<\/p>\n To be certified Acute Stroke Ready and to receive the American Stroke Association\u2019s Heart-Check mark,\u00a0 LVH\u2013Hecktown Oaks underwent a rigorous on-site survey by representatives from The Joint Commission.<\/p>\n Hospitals that receive this certification meet The Joint Commission\u2019s strict standards for providing standardized care and use evidence-based guidelines. Certified hospitals must provide 24\/7 stroke care, and specialists must be trained to administer medication to treat stroke emergencies.<\/p>\n \u201cLVH\u2013Hecktown Oaks\u2019 certification recognizes health care organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,\u201d says Ken Grubbs, DNP, RN, Executive Vice President of Accreditation and Certification Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, The Joint Commission. \u201cWe commend LVH\u2013Hecktown Oaks for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.\u201d<\/p>\n Level IV Adult Trauma Center<\/strong><\/p>\n LVH\u2013Hecktown Oaks\u00a0achieved reaccreditation as a Level IV Adult Trauma Center. As an accredited trauma center, LVH\u2013Hecktown Oaks provides enhanced care to injured patients, focusing on stabilization and, if necessary, quick transfer to a higher\u2010level trauma center for complex injuries. In addition, colleagues participate in education programs which promote injury prevention and awareness, helping to improve overall health and well-being in the community.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a Level IV Trauma Center, clinical colleagues at LVH\u2013Hecktown Oaks can provide fast and reliable trauma care within minutes,\u201d says Joseph Pinto, President, LVH\u2013Hecktown Oaks. \u201cOur community can have peace of mind knowing we can provide lifesaving emergency care when it\u2019s needed most.\u201d<\/p>\n Trauma centers are hospitals with special expertise in caring for\u00a0patients\u00a0with life-threatening injuries as a result of\u00a0falls, motor vehicle crashes, industrial accidents and other causes. There are 52\u00a0accredited trauma centers in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n \u201cThese stroke and trauma achievements show the community we have advanced clinical capabilities and can provide fast, reliable care close to home,\u201d says Pinto. \u201cAchievements like this help us to grow as a hospital and community partner.\u201d<\/p>\n Lehigh Valley Health Network<\/a>\u00a0(LVHN) includes 13 hospital campuses, four in Allentown, two in Bethlehem, one in Easton, one in East Stroudsburg, one in Hazleton, two in Pottsville, one in Dickson City, and one in\u00a0Lehighton, Pa.; 28 health centers; numerous primary and specialty care physician practices; 20\u00a0ExpressCARE<\/a>\u00a0locations including the area\u2019s only\u00a0Children\u2019s ExpressCARE<\/a>; pharmacy, imaging, home health, rehabilitation and lab services; and preferred provider services through Valley Preferred. Specialty care includes: trauma care for adults and children, burn care at the Regional Burn Center; kidney and pancreas transplants; perinatal\/neonatal, cardiac, cancer, orthopedics, neurology, complex neurosurgery capabilities including national certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and robotic surgery in 10 specialties.\u00a0Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute<\/a>,\u00a0Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute<\/a>,\u00a0Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence<\/a>,\u00a0Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute<\/a>\u00a0physicians provide the most advanced treatments. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute is a member of the\u00a0Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance (MSK Cancer Alliance)<\/a>, an initiative that helps community providers improve the quality of cancer care and offers access to MSK clinical trials.\u00a0Lehigh Valley Reilly Children\u2019s Hospital<\/a>, the community\u2019s first and most trusted children\u2019s hospital, provides access to the most pediatric specialties in the region and general pediatrics. Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH) is ranked 27th in the country for orthopedic care and among the top 10 hospitals in Pennsylvania by\u00a0U.S. News & World Report<\/a>. LVH is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the Allentown metro area for the 10th year in a row.\u00a0Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)\u2013Cedar Crest<\/a>,\u00a0LVH\u201317th Street<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0LVH\u2013Muhlenberg<\/a>\u00a0are the region\u2019s only\u00a0Magnet\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0hospitals for nursing excellence. Additional information is available by visiting\u00a0LVHN.org<\/a>\u00a0or following us on\u00a0Facebook\u00a0<\/a>,\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lehigh Valley, Pa. (Dec. 7, 2023) – Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)\u2013Hecktown Oaks continues growing its expertise in caring for patients and has earned The Joint Commission\u2019s Gold Seal of Approval\u00ae … Continue reading LVH\u2013Hecktown Oaks Continues Growing Expertise | LVH\u2013Hecktown Oaks earns stroke certification, reaccredited as Level IV Adult Trauma Center<\/span>
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