The NeuroMedical Center Surgical Hospital in Baton Rouge Receives Program Accreditation for Sleep Center
January 6, 2009 9:31 pmThe NeuroMedical Center Surgical Hospital in Baton Rouge recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates The NeuroMedical Center Surgical Hospital 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.
The NeuroMedical Center Surgical Hospital Sleep Center is directed by Dr. Carolyn C. Baker and is located at 10105 Park Rowe Circle.
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.
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