JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES ACCREDITATION FOR SLEEP PROGRAM
Comprehensive Care at Sleep Center Recognized by National Commission
JUPITER, FLA. (August 2, 2018) – The Jupiter Medical Center Sleep Center has received accreditation from
the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for sleep testing
and sleep lab/center services. Receiving this accreditation demonstrates
that Jupiter Medical Center has met the high standards of the ACHC for
performance and patient care..
Established in 1990, the Jupiter Medical Center Sleep Center is a hospital-based
facility serving Palm Beach and Martin counties. The focus of the center
is to diagnose and treat sleep-related disorders, and help every patient
achieve restful sleep in order to maintain good health and well-being.
On-site accreditation surveys are conducted every three years by ACHC surveyors
who possess industry-specific experience. They follow a comprehensive
review process that looks at organizational structure, policies and procedures,
and compliance with state and federal laws.
This accreditation assures patients and the community that Jupiter Medical
Center’s Sleep Center is committed to maintaining a higher level
of competency and consistently strives for excellence through its products,
services and patient satisfaction.
“Jupiter Medical Center is committed to ensuring the health and well-being
of our community,” said Don McKenna, president and chief executive
officer. “Our Sleep Center team supports that commitment, and this
accreditation validates their dedication to providing the highest quality
of care.”
According to the American Sleep Association, 50-70 million adults in the
United States have a sleep disorder. The Jupiter Medical Center Sleep
Center meets the needs of the surrounding community by offering a comprehensive
program specifically designed to evaluate and treat all types of sleep-related
disorders. The sleep center’s team works in concert with each patient’s
physician to tailor a plan to meet their specific needs offer the most
advanced diagnostic sleep testing available.
About Jupiter Medical Center
A not-for-profit 327-bed regional medical center consisting of 207 private
acute-care hospital beds and 120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation
and Hospice beds, Jupiter Medical Center is reimagining how to restore
the community’s health and wellness. Award-winning physicians, world-class
partnerships and innovative techniques and technology enable Jupiter Medical
Center to provide a broad range of services with specialty concentrations
in cardiology, oncology, imaging, orthopedics & spine, digestive health,
emergency and pediatric services, lung & thoracic, women’s health,
weight management and men’s health.
Founded in 1979, Jupiter Medical Center has approximately 1,650 team members,
637 physicians and 640 volunteers. Jupiter Medical Center continues to
perform in the top 10 percent of hospitals for patient quality and satisfaction.
For more information on Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 263-2234
or visit Jupitermed.com.
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