Stroke Quality Results

Our Quality Results: Stroke Care

7/1/2024-6/30/2026

Percent of stroke patients...

Who are confined to bed and receive medication to prevent deep vein thrombosis by the second day in hospital. (STK-1)

Patients who remain in the same position for an extended period of time are at risk for developing blood clots in their veins, which could lead to another stroke.

Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest97.7%
LVH–Carbon83.8%
LVH–Hazleton96.2%
LVH–Hecktown Oaks96.4%
LVH–Muhlenberg98.5%
LVH–Pocono99.7%
LVH–Schuylkill99.2%
Certified JC/AHA PSC Hospital Benchmark 95.7%

  

With ischemic stroke who were prescribed antithrombotic medication at discharge. (STK-2)

After you’ve had a stroke, your risk for recurrence is increased. These medications prevent blood clots and break up existing clots.

LVH–Cedar Crest100%
LVH–Carbon100%
LVH–Hazleton97.3%
LVH–Hecktown Oaks100%
LVH–Muhlenberg100%
LVH–Pocono99.7%
LVH–Schuylkill100%
Certified JC/AHA PSC Hospital Benchmark 99.4%

 

Who had an ischemic stroke due to atrial fibrillation and were discharged on anticoagulation therapy. (STK-3)

When your heart doesn’t fully contract (which is what happens in atrial fibrillation), blood can pool and form in clots. Anticoagulation therapy thins the blood, preventing clots.

LVH–Cedar Crest100%
LVH–Carbon100%
LVH–Hazleton90.3%
LVH–Hecktown Oaks100%
LVH–Muhlenberg100%
LVH–Pocono100%
LVH–Schuylkill100%
Certified JC/AHA PSC Hospital Benchmark 97.2%

 

Who arrive at the hospital within two hours of when symptoms began, and for whom intravenous clot-busting drugs (tPA) were initiated within 3 hours of time symptoms started. (STK-4)

The sooner clot-busting drugs are delivered, the better your chances for recovery. The clot-busting drug known as tPA is most effective, but must be delivered within three hours of when symptoms began.

LVH–Cedar Crest96.1%
LVH–Carbon0%
LVH–Hazleton88.9%
LVH–Hecktown Oaks0%
LVH–Muhlenberg87.5%
LVH–Pocono71.4%
LVH–Schuylkill80%
Certified JC/AHA PSC Hospital Benchmark 83.7%

 

With an ischemic stroke who receive antithrombotic therapy by the end of hospital day two. (STK-5)

After you’ve had a stroke, your risk for recurrence is increased. These medications prevent blood clots and break up existing clots.

LVH–Cedar Crest99.5%
LVH–Carbon100%
LVH–Hazleton93.8%
LVH–Hecktown Oaks100%
LVH–Muhlenberg98.6%
LVH–Pocono100%
LVH–Schuylkill95.1%
Certified JC/AHA PSC Hospital Benchmark 97.3%

 

With high or unknown cholesterol levels, or patients who were on a cholesterol-lowering drug, who were discharged on cholesterol-reducing drugs. (STK-6)

High cholesterol levels raise your risk for stroke.

LVH–Cedar Crest99.1%
LVH–Carbon100%
LVH–Hazleton97.4%
LVH–Hecktown Oaks98.4%
LVH–Muhlenberg99.5%
LVH–Pocono99.7%
LVH–Schuylkill99.2%
Certified JC/AHA PSC Hospital Benchmark 98.9%

 

Who were educated about risk factors for stroke and stroke warning signs. (STK-8)

You should know your risk factors and warning signs for stroke so you can receive prompt, appropriate medical attention. Knowing your risk and controlling your risk factors is the best defense against having a stroke.

LVH–Cedar Crest98.4%
LVH–Carbon100%
LVH–Hazleton100%
LVH–Hecktown Oaks97.6%
LVH–Muhlenberg98.5%
LVH–Pocono99.5%
LVH–Schuylkill100%
Certified JC/AHA PSC Hospital Benchmark 96.3%

 

Who were assessed for rehabilitation services. (STK-10)

Stroke can impair many of your motor functions. Rehabilitation can help you reach your fullest recovery potential.

LVH–Cedar Crest99.9%
LVH–Carbon100%
LVH–Hazleton99.4%
LVH–Hecktown Oaks100%
LVH–Muhlenberg99.3%
LVH–Pocono100%
LVH–Schuylkill99.2%
Certified JC/AHA PSC Hospital Benchmark 99.4%

 

LVHN data from July 2024 to June 2026 (most current data available)
TJC Certified Primary Stroke Center data (most current data available)