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Accreditation of sleep disorders programs.

Bonnie Robertson¹

¹REM Medical Corp., 505 5th Avenue South, Suite 350, Seattle, WA 98104, USA. Bonnie_Robertson@comcast.net

Respiratory Care Clinics of North America

|March 15, 2006

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Sleep program accreditation ensures high-quality patient care by meeting rigorous standards. This accreditation serves as a consumer guide to identify adequate sleep facilities and ensure appropriate treatment for sleep disorders.

Area of Science:

Sleep Medicine
Healthcare Quality Assurance

Background:

Growing number of available sleep laboratories.
Need for consumers to identify adequate sleep facilities.
Importance of quality care for patients with sleep disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the significance of sleep program accreditation.
To inform consumers about a reliable method for assessing sleep facility quality.
To emphasize the role of accreditation in ensuring appropriate sleep disorder treatment.

Main Methods:

Accreditation process involves developing policies and procedures.
Adherence to rigorous national and local standards.
Implementation of proven protocols for optimal care of sleep disorders.

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Main Results:

Accreditation signifies a high quality of care.
Accreditation helps consumers determine facility adequacy.
Accredited programs deliver appropriate treatment for sleep problems.

Conclusions:

Sleep program accreditation is a key indicator of quality care.
Accreditation provides assurance to the public regarding treatment effectiveness.
It is the best single method for consumers to evaluate sleep facilities.