Sleep Management Centers is now accredited

Sleep Management Centers, LLC, in Fort Myers recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

"The AASM congratulates Sleep Management Centers, LLC, on fulfilling the high standards required for receiving program accreditation," said Alejandro Chediak, MD, AASM president. "The facility 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.

Sleep Management Centers, LLC, is directed by Belen Esparis, MD, and is located at 6350 Techster Boulevard, Suite 2. For more information, call (239) 334-8144.

AASM is a professional medical society for clinicians, researchers, and other health care providers in the field of sleep medicine. As the national accrediting body for sleep disorders centers and labs, the AASM is dedicated to setting standards and promoting excellence in sleep medicine heath care, education and research.