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Quality Standards: Women's Health

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health offers an expansive range of programs and services to address the unique health care needs of women at every stage of life. We take a comprehensive approach to women's health. Obstetrics and gynecology are just the beginning. From routine screenings and well visits, to advanced diagnostics and procedures, we are dedicated to providing women of all ages with timely and appropriate care that is compassionate, personalized, and of the very highest quality.

The quality data below is based on the noted key indicators and sources.

Maternity Care Measures

The following measures highlight key maternity care processes and outcomes and reflect the quality of care provided at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.

Measure
Performance Rating
Early Elective Deliveries
Elective deliveries prior to 39 weeks of gestation can increase risks for both mothers and infants. This measure scores the rate of elective deliveries.
Cesarean Sections
First-time mothers that deliver by cesarean section are at increased risks for medical complications and recovery for themselves and the baby. This measures scores the rate of cesarean sections.
Episiotomies
Episiotomies should be limited in use when only medically necessary. This measure scores the rate of episiotomies.
High-Risk Deliveries
This measure scores the compliance of mothers receiving antenatal steroids prior to delivery and maintaining a low mortality rate for very-low birth weight babies.

Performance Key: More stars indicate high performance and compliance with standards

Source: The Leapfrog Group

Last Updated: June 2022

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