Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
SleepWorks has established the first network of sleep centers to be accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. In a joint effort with JCAHO, SleepWorks has developed and implemented professional standards of care resulting in a consistent approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with various types of sleep disorders.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BY SLEEPWORKS:
Qualification standards for physical space requirements for sleep laboratories.
Qualification standards for Medical Directors.
Qualification standards for clinical personnel.
Establishment of patient's rights standards.
JCAHO approved clinical policies and procedures.
Standards addressing the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and professional monitoring of clinical outcomes.
National Sleep Alliance
SleepWorks is a charter member of the National Sleep Alliance,
an organization of independent sleep diagnostic facilities from all over the country.
