FAQs

ACCREDITATION FAQ

Why should I have my Sleep Study in an accredited facility?

• At accredited sleep centers you will   have confidence that the highest   quality of care is being   demonstrated and the most skilled   physicians are caring for patients.

• At accredited sleep centers you will   have a clean, comfortable   environment where your dignity   and safety is upheld.

• Each accredited facility must adhere

  to strict evidence based practice   parameters ensuring the highest   quality of care is maintained at all   times.

• At accredited sleep centers you will   have the assurance of a   knowledgeable trained staff.

• At accredited sleep centers a   diplomat of the ABSM is required   to be on staff and review all sleep   studies conducted in the facility. **

• At accredited sleep centers a quality   assurance plan is in place for
  all aspects of the sleep program.

• At accredited sleep centers staff   required to continually update their

  knowledge of sleep medicine by   taking part in professional activities   which allow them to earn   Continuing Medical Education   credits.

• At accredited sleep centers the   facility has relation-ships with   hospitals and appropriate clinical   specialties.

• The staff at accredited sleep centers   educates and informs the local   community about sleep and sleep   disorders..

• The accredited sleep facility is   among a minority of Sleep programs   in the nation that comply with the