ECHN Sleep Disorders Center Reaches 25-year Accreditation Milestone
ECHN Sleep Disorders Center in Manchester 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 problems. 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 ECHN Sleep Disorders Center 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.
The AASM accredited a sleep disorders center for the first time in 1977. Today there are more than 2,300 AASM-accredited sleep centers across the country.
ECHN Sleep Disorders Center is directed by Richard M. Shoup, MD, and is located at 71 Haynes St , Manchester, CT 06040-4131.
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.
About ECHN
Eastern Connecticut Health Network operates acute care hospitals and emergency services in Manchester and Rockville, serving a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns. Its affiliates include Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, ECHN Medical Group, and the John A. DeQuattro Cancer Center. Dedicated to providing compassionate health care services in over 30 specialties, ECHN is training the next generation of resident physicians in primary care and psychiatric medicine. ECHN specialty programs include Breast Imaging, Diabetes care, General Surgery, Hand Surgery, Heart and Vascular Services, Integrative Health, Maternity, Occupational Health, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Management, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Primary Care, Pulmonary, Sleep Disorders, Stroke Care, Urgent Care, Vein Health, Wound Care, and the Women’s Center for Wellness. Follow-up care services are supplemented by Visiting Nurse and Health Services of Connecticut. ECHN is a member of Prospect Medical Holdings, a national family of hospitals and health networks.
