SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles Sleep Services has maintained accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine for 25 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep issues. It is one of 23 programs in the nation to achieve the 25-year accreditation milestone in 2024.
“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles Sleep Services on meeting the rigorous standards required to maintain accreditation for sleep services,” said AASM President Dr. Eric J. Olson. “AASM accreditation is the gold standard for sleep care, giving patients confidence and peace of mind when they seek help for a sleep disorder.”
AASM-accredited sleep centers provide diagnostic and therapeutic care for people who have problems related to sleep and alertness. Sleep disorders include obstructive sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy.
To receive and maintain 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.
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles Sleep Services is directed by Thomas M. Siler, MD, and is located at 300 First Capitol Dr, St. Charles, MO 63301.
Thomas Siler, MD, stated, “We opened the first sleep laboratory in St. Charles County in 1995 because our county and surrounding area was underserved in the treatment of sleep disorders. We adhere to the highest quality standards and obtained our first accreditation in 1998 and have maintained this status for the last 25 years. I could not be more proud of our staff for continuing to deliver quality care for our patients.”
The AASM is a medical society for physicians, researchers, and other health care professionals in the field of sleep medicine. As the national accrediting body for sleep disorders centers, the AASM advances sleep care and enhances sleep health to improve lives.
