LVHN MedEvac Services Fully Accredited for Fourth Time

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN)–MedEvac is proud to announce it’s been awarded full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) for both helicopter and ground services. The CAMTS accreditation status is one of the most prestigious industry designations. 

LVHN–MedEvac first obtained accreditation in 2013 and this is now its fourth successful accreditation. LVHN–MedEvac is the only air and ground critical care transport program in the Lehigh Valley to hold independent recognition/accreditation.

 “None of this would be possible without the time, talents and experience our colleagues bring to their patients when they need it most,” said Bryan Evans, Director, LVHN–MedEvac Critical Care Transport. “Our leadership team could not be prouder of our team and how they’ve continued to adapt and overcome during the constant change and challenges of our work, which has only been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we celebrate our 41st year of operation, our success continues to be a result of our partners – our hospital partners, 911 dispatchers, pre-hospital providers, firefighters and law enforcement.”

CAMTS is dedicated to improving the quality of patient care and safety of the transport environment. Critical care transport programs who apply for CAMTS accreditation are held to the highest guidelines and standards for safety that evaluate all aspects of the program, including: medical direction, education, communications, safety, documentation, quality improvement and patient care guidelines. The review process includes a comprehensive document review and a two-day on-site inspection where a report is prepared and submitted to the CAMTS Board of Directors for consideration.

LVHN–MedEvac operates four helicopters in partnership with Air Methods Corporation, based in East Stroudsburg, Hazleton, Pottsville and Kutztown. LVHN–MedEvac also operates two ground critical care transport ambulances based in the Lehigh Valley.