New Lab Openings
SleepWorks announces the opening of:

• Clewiston- Hendry Medical Center
• Carolina Pulmonary Medicine Sleep Lab, Cary, NC and North Raleigh, NC
• Winchester Neurological Consultants, Winchester, VA
• WilMed Sleep Center- Wilson, NC
  
• The Medical Center of Aurora and Centennial Medical Plaza- Aurora, CO
• Baltimore Pulmonary and Critical Care, P.A. Sleep Lab - Baltimore, MD

In the News

SleepWorks of Leesburg, VA receives accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Reston, VA-Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates receives accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Fayetteville, NC-MedOne Sleep receives accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

SleepWorks of North East Columbia, SC receives accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

SleepWorks of Boca Raton, FL receives accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Habersham Medical Center Departments win patient satisfaction awards

Demorest, GA, July 1-  Habersham Medical Center recently recognized three of its departments for excelling in patient satisfaction based on patient surveys compiled by Avatar International, Inc., a research and consulting group based in Orlando, Florida.  The Habersham Medical Center Sleep Center was the recipient of the “Beat Overall” award having a patient satisfaction score of 95.93.

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SleepWorks moves Wake Forest office to

10500 Ligon Mill Road
Suite 101
Wake Forest, NC 27587

Eastern ENT announces new Morehead City location

4251 Arendell St. Suite D
East Coast Square
Morehead City, NC 28577 

SleepWorks moves Lone Tree office to Centennial, CO

Sleepworks - Centennial
7374 S. Alton Way, Suite B-102
Centennial, CO 80112

The Sleep Centers of Northern Virginia in Alexandra Receives Program Accreditation

WestChester, Ill., April 27- The sleep centers of Northern Virginia in Alexandria recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).  

“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the Sleep Centers of Northern Virginia on fulfilling the high standards required for receiving accreditation as a sleep disorders center,” said Dr. Mary Susan Esther, AASM president. “The center is a significant resource to the local medical community and will provide academic and scientific value in addition to the highest quality care for patients suffering from sleep disorders.”  

To receive a five-year accreditation, a sleep center must meet of exceed all standards for professional healthcare as designated by the AASM.  The accreditation process involves detailed inspection of a center’s facility and staff, including evaluation of testing procedures, patient contacts, and physician training.  Additionally, the facility’s goals must be clearly stated and include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves.  

The American Academy of Sleep medicine currently accredits more than 1,600 sleep medicine centers and laboratories across the country. 

The Sleep Centers of Northern Virginia is directed by Dr. Richard Hoffman and is located at 8101 Hinson Farm Road, Suite 204 for more information call (703) 780-2925. 

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is a professional medical society for clinicians, researchers, and other health care providers in the field of sleep medicine.  As the national accrediting body for sleep disorders centers and labs, the AASM is dedicated to setting standards and promoting excellence in sleep medicine healthcare, education and research. 

SleepWorks Participates as a Sleep Care Center Member 

SleepWorks-Sleep Centers has enrolled, in 2010, a number of facility locations as Sleep Care Center Members.  The membership is in conjunction with the National Sleep Foundation and helps to reach out to patients with educational information, programs, and self screens related to quality of sleep.  The program is designed to relay facts and study related material to patients and physicians in communities.  This program has helped each Center Member better educate the public all the while educating local physicians about new clinical sleep information.

Eastern ENT Sleep Diagnostics Centers in Goldsboro Receives Program Accreditation

WESTCHESTER, Ill., March 16- Eastern ENT Sleep Diagnostics Centers in Goldsboro received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). 

“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Eastern ENT Sleep Diagnostics Centers on fulfilling the high standards required for receiving accreditation as a sleep disorders center,” said Dr. Mary Susan Esther, AASM president.  “The center is a significant resource to the local medical community and will provide academic and scientific value in addition to the highest quality care for patients suffering from sleep disorders.” 

To receive a five-year accreditation, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM.  The accreditation process involves detailed inspection of a center’s facility and staff, including an evaluation of testing procedures, patient contacts, and physician training.  Additionally, the facility’s goals must be clearly stated and include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves.   

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine currently accredits more than 1,600 sleep medicine centers and laboratories across the country. 

Eastern ENT Sleep Diagnostics Centers is directed by Dr. Daniel Whitley Jr. and is located at 2707 Medical Office Place. For more information call (919) 735-9146. 

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is a professional medical society for clinicians, researchers, and other health care providers in the field of sleep medicine.  As the national accrediting body for sleep disorders centers and labs, the AASM is dedicated to setting standards and promoting excellence in sleep medicine heath care, education and research.

Bon Secours St. Francis and Sleepworks Announce Expansion

Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital with the clinical support of SleepWorks, would like to announce the expansion of its downtown sleep disorder center to six beds. A team of board certified sleep physicians attend to patients, Dr. Ahmad Boota (Medical Director), Dr. Joseph Kubiak and Dr. Steven Tomski. 

The St. Francis Sleep Disorder Center is a full service sleep center, specializes in the diagnosing and treatment of more than 85 known sleep disorders.  With boarded sleep physicians and respiratory therapists on staff, the goal is to provide complete compliance and care for the patients we serve.  The sleep center goes the extra mile for patients offering one on one training and trouble shooting for noncompliant CPAP patients.  With a network of physicians specializing in alternative treatments for Restless Leg Syndrone, Insomnia, and Sleep Apnea, the sleep center offers a myriad of treatment options. 

Accreditations

SleepWorks has more than 21 labs currently accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine with several more up for full accreditation.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine

AASM accreditation reflects excellence in sleep medicine and is recognized nationally by patients and physicians.

AASM Accreditation continues to be the gold standard for sleep medicineprograms.  This is reflected in the fact that in many states third party payors require that sleep studies be performed at AASM accredited facilities for reimbursement.  The Standards for Accreditation and the guidelines incorporated in them were developed by sleep medicine specialists whose knowledge enables them to tailor the requirement for the unique evaluation of sleep disorders patients.  The Standards for Accreditation are regularly reviewed and updated to incorporate the latest advances in sleep medicine.  The Standards for Accreditation are designed to guarantee quality and meet the needs of patients and referring physicians. 

Some of the AASM requirements and objectives include:

1. Clean and comfortable patient environment where patient dignity and safety are upheld
2. Adherence to evidence based practice parameters
3. Knowledgeable, trained technical staff
4. Requirement of the presence of a sleep specialist, reviewing all sleep studies conducted at facility
5. Professional and technical staff members who are required to remain current in the field of sleep medicine
6. Relationship with appropriate clinical specialties
7. Quality assurance plan is necessary and several QA parameters are regularly monitored

SleepWorks facilities practice under the guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  All hospital based labs are operated in accordance with JCHAO policies and procedures.

• 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.

SleepWorks is a Sleep Care Center Member…an alliance with the National Sleep Foundation.  This partnership focuses on community education and involvement in the treatment of known sleep disorders.  To learn more about this partnership please go to www.sleepfoundation.org