The LG Experience

In May, Lancaster General Hospital introduced the Decedent Care Department to provide guidance and support for families who have lost a loved one. The new department also partners with clinicians and community services to ensure a seamless transition of care.

Since our very first days, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health has recognized the potential to achieve far greater community impact by working together.

In 2018, the LG Health Human Resources team hired more than 2,500 employees. However, before new employees clip on their badges for the first time, the HR Recruitment team invests a significant amount of time identifying quality candidates, coordinating interviews, and managing the onboarding process after the candidate accepts the offer.

In 2018, with community partners, Lancaster Joining Forces achieved one of our primary goals, which was to reduce deaths from opioids and heroin,” said Alice Yoder, executive director of Community Health.

LG Health is dedicated to supporting employees as they live their legacy and to being an organization where employees can succeed together, by building and recognizing careers, not just jobs.

As I reflect on the recently ended fiscal year 2019 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, the word “extraordinary” comes to mind.

In 2016, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health launched our efforts to create a culture of Continuous Improvement. Over the past three years, we have made considerable progress – and implemented an amazing 23,378 of your ideas.

The annual Penn Medicine Quality and Patient Safety Awards provide an opportunity for teams throughout the health system to showcase leadership and innovation activities that contribute to high-quality clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, patient safety and cost efficiency.

In April, as part of National Donate Life Month, LG Health announced that Lancaster General Hospital will fly a Donate Life flag to honor an organ donation taking place at the hospital.

Each year as winter gives way to spring, first-year residents throughout the country also look forward to a new season.