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Lewis County General Hospital Sleep Lab Receives
Program Re-Accreditation
Published: October 14, 2021
at 03:30 p.m.
By: Press Release from Lewis County Health System
Lewis County General Hospital Sleep Lab Receives
Program Re-Accreditation
Lowville – N.Y. – Lewis County
General Hospital's Sleep Lab in Lowville was recently reaccredited for five
years through the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
"We are
honored to earn program re-accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep
Medicine," said LCGH Director of Cardiopulmonary Services, Samantha
Woodhouse, RRT. "This achievement is a testament to the dedication and
patient-focused work of our entire team."
As the national
accrediting body for sleep disorders centers, the AASM is dedicated to
setting standards and promoting excellence in sleep medicine care,
education, and research. To receive accreditation or re-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.
Your body needs
sleep to refresh and rejuvenate. Lack of quality sleep can cause serious
health and social problems, including obesity, depression, and even heart
attacks and strokes. If you suspect you have trouble sleeping, talk to your
doctor. Your doctor can refer you to the Sleep Lab at Lewis County General
Hospital.
The 4-bed sleep
lab is a state-of-the-art full-service facility, which tests patients for
sleep disorders. LCGH has been providing quality care and treatment options
for sleep disorders since April 2008. The Sleep Lab is staffed with highly
trained and experienced staff, including medical director Dr. David Rechlin and respiratory therapists.
"AASM accreditation
shows our commitment to striving for excellence," said Mrs. Woodhouse.
"Our team works hard to provide the highest quality of care to our
patients."
To make your
appointment or learn more about sleep, call the LCGH Sleep Lab at
315-376-5798.
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In photo left to
right - Director of Cardiopulmonary Services Samantha Woodhouse, RRT, Sleep
Lab Coordinator Corrine Earl, and Sleep Lab Respiratory Therapist Raymond Hastwell, RRT.
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