AASM recognizes two sleep facilities for 40 years of accreditation

DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently recognized the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center and the University of Chicago Sleep Center for maintaining AASM accreditation for 40 continuous years. Jennifer Martin, the 2022 – 2023 president of the AASM, recognized both centers at the AASM membership meeting during the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Indianapolis.

Dr. Carlos Schenck accepted the recognition on behalf of the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center, which was accredited by the AASM in November 1982 and is located at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis. Dr. Kenneth Lee accepted the recognition on behalf of the University of Chicago Sleep Center, which was accredited by the AASM in February 1982 and is affiliated with the University of Chicago Medical Center.

To receive and maintain accreditation for a five-year period, a sleep facility 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. Accredited sleep facilities must go through a reaccreditation process every five years to ensure continuous adherence to the AASM standards for accreditation.

The AASM accredited a sleep facility for the first time in 1977. Today there are more than 2,600 AASM-accredited sleep programs across the country.

Visit the AASM website to learn more about AASM accreditation or contact accreditation@aasm.org.

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About the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Established in 1975, the AASM advances sleep care and enhances sleep health to improve lives. The AASM has a combined membership of 12,000 accredited sleep centers and individuals, including physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who care for patients with sleep disorders. As the leader in the sleep field, the AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in sleep medicine health care, education and research.