Lexington Medical Center’s Sleep Solutions has received national accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
“We are pleased that Lexington Medical Center physicians and patients have the opportunity to use the services of our new nationally accredited sleep center,” said Michelle Brooks, Registered Polysomnograhic Technologist and Sleep Solutions coordinator. “Our accreditation acknowledges that we deliver the highest standards of care and service, for which we are very proud.”
Michelle Brooks is featured in an article about how to sleep well in The State newspaper.
Sleep Solutions provides comprehensive care for a full range of sleep disorders. Phyisicans and technical staff evaluate, treat and provide follow-up care for such sleep-related disorders as hypersomnia, insomnia, narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea and snoring.
To receive a five-year accreditation from the AASM, 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.
Lexington Medical Center’s Sleep Solutions is located at 109 West Hospital Drive, West Columbia. For more information, visit www.lexmed.com.
Lexington Medical Center is proud that readers of the Free Times have once again voted us as “Best Hospital” in the Midlands. Here’s what they said about us in their 
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The campaign features seven advertisements each showcasing a particular employee. The employees are a nurse recruiter, radiology supervisor, nutrition services worker, newborn baby nurse, an engineer, operating room use and a member of volunteer services. Each employee was nominated by a supervisor for outstanding work in his or her department.
One of the advertisements features nurse recruiter Joel Watts. The copy on his print ad reads, “For nine consecutive years, readers of The State newspaper have voted us the area’s best hospital. But a hospital is only bricks and mortar; it’s the people working here who have earned us that honor, dedicated people such as Joel Watts, our RN Recruiter. Thanks Joel, and thanks to more than 5,000 of our Lexington Medical Center employees, each committed to serving the people in our community with the highest degree of excellence.”
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