St. Alexius Sleep Center Earns Re-accreditation
Posted on 10/12/2010
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St. Alexius Medical Center’s Sleep Center had been granted re-accreditation for a period of five years beginning February 1, 2011.
On February 1, 2006, St. Alexius became the first sleep center in the region to be accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). To become an accredited sleep center, St. Alexius demonstrate that it met all standards established by AASM. Some of the standards include: employing skilled and qualified staff, creating a clean and comfortable environment, developing a quality assurance plan and adhering to evidence-based practice parameters. The AASM also considers an accredited sleep center as a significant resource to the medical community and to the public.
“Restful sleep is very important to a person’s health. Sleep is a time for the mind and body to renew and restore,” says Karla Smith, coordinator of St. Alexius’ Sleep Center . “It is estimated that two out of every five Americans have a serious sleep disorder.” The Sleep Center at St. Alexius helps individuals with sleep disorders such as excessive daytime sleepiness, falling asleep at inappropriate times and snoring achieve more normal sleep patterns.
For more information contact the Sleep Center at 701-530-SLEEP (7533) or 866-978-7533 or Email Karla.