Iowa Sleep Disorders Center in Ankeny has maintained accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine for 15 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep problems.
“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Iowa Sleep Disorders Center on continuing to meet the rigorous standards necessary to maintain accreditation for sleep services,” said AASM President Dr. Anita V. Shelgikar. “AASM accreditation is the gold standard in sleep care, reflecting a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered services that help people sleep better and live healthier lives.”
AASM-accredited sleep centers provide diagnostic and therapeutic care for people who have problems related to sleep and alertness. Sleep disorders include obstructive sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy.
To receive and maintain accreditation for a five-year period, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM. These standards address core areas such as personnel, facility and equipment, policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient care, and quality assurance. Additionally, the sleep center’s goals must be clearly stated and include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves.
The AASM accredited a sleep disorders center for the first time in 1977. Today there are more than 2,300 AASM-accredited sleep centers across the country.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has accredited the Ankeny and West Des Moines locations of Iowa Sleep. To obtain accreditation, our sleep centers are required to meet certain criteria set forward by the AASM. A few of the criteria are as follows:
- A Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine is required to be on staff and review all studies produced by the center.
- Our center is required to adhere to evidence-based practice parameters ensuring excellence in testing and clinical care.
- Our technicians are trained to monitor multiple physiological parameters during sleep studies and are able to recognize and respond to the medical needs of our patients.
- Staff at the center must participate in continuing education, thus ensuring we have up-to-date information in the ever-evolving field of sleep medicine.
- Our facilities must be well maintained and meet space requirements intended to protect the comfort and dignity of our patients.
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