Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) - MedEvac has been awarded full accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) for helicopter and ground services.

The CAMTS accreditation status is one of the most prestigious industry designations.

LVHN - MedEvac obtained accreditation in 2013. This is 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, according to LVHN.

“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,” Evans said.

“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,” said Evans.

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.