Summit Pacific Medical Center announced that the Summit Pacific Sleep Center has earned program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, demonstrating its commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep problems.
“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Summit Pacific Sleep Center on meeting the rigorous standards required to earn 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.
Congratulations to Dr. Jakdej Nikomborirak and the dedicated caregivers whose hard work and commitment made this accreditation possible.
Summit Pacific Health Clinic Sleep Center is dedicated solely to the study and cure of sleep disorders. They address your needs and concerns, which means prompt scheduling of appointments, comfortable atmosphere during studies and prompt evaluation and delivery of your results.
Evaluate your sleep
Read the statements below. If you answer “Yes” to four or more, you may benefit from a Sleep Disorders Consult with Summit Pacific.
I have fallen asleep driving.
I fall sleep during the day, even when getting a good night’s sleep.
I get very irritable when I can’t sleep.
I often wake up at night and have trouble falling back asleep.
It usually takes me a long time to fall asleep.
I often wake up very early and can’t fall back asleep.
I usually feel achy and stiff when I wake up in the morning.
I often seem to wake up because of dreams.
I sometimes wake up gasping for air.
My partner says my snoring keeps them from sleeping.
Experts in sleep disorders
Summit Pacific has extensive experience in treating sleep disorders. During the initial consult with one of their sleep medicine specialists you will discuss the physical and emotional factors that could be affecting your sleep. It will help decide whether a sleep study will be needed. Their clinic works with patients 13 years and older.
Take a tour
All are welcome to take a tour of their facility and see their master bedroom suites where the sleep studies are conducted.
You will find that their suites are comfortable and private — similar to a hotel room.
All bedrooms offer cable TV and a bathroom. A refrigerator and microwave oven are available. All of these amenities are part of their overall patient-oriented environment, designed to reduce stress often associated with medical tests.
Did you know?
There are over 84 known sleep disorders.
Symptoms like interrupted breathing while asleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, non-refreshing sleep, legs cramps, chronic fatigue and problems adjusting to shift work are indicative of sleep disorders.
Sleep disorders play a major role in high blood pressure, heart disease and poor control of diabetes.
Poor work performance and strained family relationships are often the outcome of untreated sleep disorders.
Sleep disorders are associated with weight gain and often hinder weight loss.
About one-third of attention-deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD) are the consequences of sleep disorders.
Talk to your Primary Care Provider about a referral to their sleep center.
