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How safe is your hospital? Most of Lehigh Valley’s hospitals get high marks. Which 2 local hospitals didn’t?
Updated Dec 21, 2020;
Posted Dec 21, 2020
Easton Hospital was acquired by St. Luke s University Health Network on July 2, 2020. Saed Hindash | For lehighvalleylive.com
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When choosing a hospital you want to look closely at its safety record, according to the Leapfrog Group.
How many patients suffered infections there? How many fell down and hurt themselves? How many had post-surgery complications? These are the statistics the nonprofit Leapfrog Group pores through when compiling its semi-annual hospital safety grades.
“For nearly 20 years we have collected, analyzed and published hospital data on safety, quality, and resource use,” Leapfrog says on its website. “That means purchasers can find high-value care, and it means real people are empowered with the information they need to make better decisions.” ....

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