Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital Sleep Center in Dansville Receives Program Accreditation

WESTCHESTER, Ill., July 17- The Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital Sleep Center in Dansville recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates the Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital Sleep Center on fulfilling the high standards required for receiving accreditation as a sleep disorders center,” said Dr. Clete Kushida, 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 Nicholas H. Noyes Memorial Hospital Sleep Center is directed by Dr. Kenneth E. Plotkin and is located at 111 Clara Barton Street. For more information call (585) 335-4285.