The Blessing Sleep Center in Quincy has maintained accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for 15 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep problems.
The AASM reports sleep disorders affect as many as 70 million people of all ages. 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.
The Blessing Sleep Center, under the medical direction of Nanjappa Somanna, MD, FASSM, is one of more than 2,300 AASM-accredited sleep centers across the country.
“This is a milestone moment for us at the Blessing Sleep Center,” said Dr. Somanna. “It reflects the hard work and diligence of many skilled and compassionate caregivers over the years. What a great Sleep Team Blessing has.”
“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Blessing Sleep Center on meeting the rigorous standards required to maintain accreditation for sleep services,” said AASM President Dr. Anita V. Shelgikar. “AASM accreditation is the gold standard for sleep care, reflecting a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered services that help people sleep better and live healthier lives.”
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.
Blessing Health System also has a Sleep Disorders Center at Blessing Health Hannibal that holds AASM certification. For more information on sleep care services, go to www.blessinghealth.org/sleep.