Tennova Sleep Disorders and Neurodiagnostics Center – Tullahoma Receives Program Reaccreditation

10/13/2016

Tennova Sleep Disorders and Neurodiagnostics Center – Tullahoma recently received program reaccreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Tennova Sleep Disorders and Neurodiagnostics Center – Tullahoma on meeting the high standards required for receiving reaccreditation as a sleep disorders center and home sleep apnea testing,” said Dr. Ronald D. Chervin, AASM president. “The Tennova Sleep Disorders and Neurodiagnostics Center - Tullahoma is an important 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 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.

For more information, contact Tennova Sleep Disorders and Neurodiagnostics Center – Tullahoma at (931) 393-7941 or visit the web site www.tennova.com.

Tennova Healthcare Harton is a 135-bed facility serving the residents of Coffee, Moore, Franklin, Bedford and surrounding communities. Harton is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare, one of the state’s largest health networks. Harton received The Joint Commission Seal of Approval and full accreditation as a Chest Pain Center from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.

Pictured from left with Tennova Healthcare Harton and Tennova Sleep Disorders and Neurodiagnostics Center – Tullahoma: Rose Pack, Assistant Administrator; Tina Patton, Director; Ken James, CEO; Thomas F. Phelps, M.D., medical director; and Shaun Adams, CFO.

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