How Our Care Compares Nationally

Learn how our quality of care measures up to other hospitals nationwide

At Lehigh Valley Health Network, we strive to provide you and your loved ones with the best care available. We continually measure our quality of care and we want you to know how we compare to other hospitals nationwide. On this site you can learn more about how we rate in four of our most critical areas: heart attack care, heart failure care, surgical care and pneumonia care.

Not only can you learn about the quality of care we provide, but you can compare us and find out what independent observers think about Lehigh Valley Health Network too. Many organizations rate our quality of care. For example, less than 3 percent of hospitals nationwide earn Magnet status through the American Nurses Association’s Magnet Recognition Program—we are one of those hospitals. We’ve also made the U.S. News and World Report rankings 16 consecutive years with a total of 34 specialty category listings in the past eight years including cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, gynecology, orthopedics and respiratory disorders. In the Joint Commission's 2011 annual report on quality and safety, Lehigh Valley Hospital was recognized for attaining and sustaining excellence in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical key quality measures.

Read on and you’ll discover why our patients have peace of mind, knowing they receive the highest quality care available.

Heart Attack Care
A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of your heart muscle is blocked. Find out how we're doing at providing some of the recommended treatments. More >>

Heart Failure Care
During heart failure your heart cannot pump enough blood to meet your body's demands. Learn how we measure up on recommended assessments and treatments. More >>

Pneumonia Care
Pneumonia is an inflammation of your lungs caused by bacteria, viruses or chemical irritants. Quality measures include recommended screenings and treatments. More >>

Surgical Care
No matter what kind of surgery you have, it is important to prevent infection at the surgical site. See how we rate nationwide on infection prevention. More >>

Stroke Care
Stroke Care More >>

Mortality Data
Mortality Data More >>

Compare Us
We can tell you about the quality of care we provide, but the opinions of independent observers are more valuable to you as a patient. More >>

HCAHPS Patient Satisfaction Report
October 2009 – September 2010 More >>