Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hecktown Oaks – PHOTO/PROVIDED
Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hecktown Oaks received Level IV Adult Trauma Center accreditation Tuesday.
The designation makes it the fifth Lehigh Valley Health Network hospital to receive trauma center accreditation, LVHN said.
The accreditation, approved by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF), the accrediting body for trauma centers, makes it the fifth LVHN hospital to receive accreditation.
Trauma centers typically treat patients injured in falls, motor vehicle crashes, industrial accidents and other situations that produce life-threatening injuries. There are 50 approved trauma centers in Pennsylvania.
LVHN’s other accredited trauma centers are LVH–Cedar Crest (Adult Level I and Pediatric Level II), LVH–Muhlenberg (Level II), LVH–Pocono (Level III) and LVH–Hazleton (Level IV).
Level IV Trauma Centers provide enhanced care to injured patients within the emergency department and focus on stabilization and quick transfer to a higher‐level trauma center.
“Achieving Level IV Trauma Center accreditation is a great milestone for this facility, which has been open for less than two years. We’re providing trauma care, close to home, when it’s needed most,” said Luis Puentes, president, LVH–Hecktown Oaks.
Luis Puentes (center), president, Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks in Lower Nazareth Township, leads the ribbon-cutting to open Phase 3 of the one-year-old hospital – PHOTO/PROVIDED –
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) held a ribbon cutting for the competition of Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Hecktown Oaks Phase 3 construction project in Lower Nazareth Township.
The expansion includes an intensive care unit (ICU) for patients over 18, which will open next month and a Healing Garden, which is open.
The state-of-the-art intensive care unit includes eight ICU beds and 12 progressive beds that allow physicians to triage patients before moving them. The ICU beds are in private rooms with bathrooms. Each room features a 55-inch television with 24/7 telemedicine capabilities.
Throughout the ICU there are strategically placed Indigo-Clean lighting and HEPA filters as well as UV lights within the rooftop HVAC system to control and eliminate bacteria.
“The health and safety of our community was at the forefront of the design of the ICU at LVH–Hecktown Oaks,” said Dr. David Burmeister, LVHN’s chair of Emergency and Hospital Medicine. “In the event that you or a loved one needs emergency care, or requires high-level care in the intensive care unit, you will be in good hands at LVH–Hecktown Oaks.”
The Healing Garden, built with a donation from the John and Margaret Post Foundation, provides a space for quiet meditation and reflection for patients and visitors. The infusion bay windows, and some inpatient rooms were designed so that patients would be facing the Healing Garden.
Additional services provided at LVH–Hecktown Oaks include:
A Diagnostic Care Center with imaging services, lab medicine and cardiac diagnostics, including the Multitom Rax precision X-ray technology. This technology limits unnecessary radiation while allowing for easy scanning of the patient to avoid excessive movement if in pain or due to limited mobility.
Four surgical suites for procedures with Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence experts, including use of the latest generation da Vinci Robotic System
A 24/7 emergency room with a dedicated space for children
Private inpatient rooms, each with private bathrooms, telehealth capabilities and a 55-inch flat screen TV
Cancer services through Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, which is part of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Alliance
Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute cardiology and cardiac diagnostics
Breast Health Services
Complete bone, joint, spine and sports medicine care with Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute
Outpatient rehab
Family medicine
Amenities include a meditation room, market bistro, valet parking and smart car charging stations.
A helipad is currently under construction and will be for transferring patients with more emergent needs. An LVHN MedEvac helicopter will not be based at the site.
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