Mount Nittany Health Sleep Lab Receives Accreditation

Mount Nittany Health’s Sleep Lab, located within the Sieg Neuroscience Center, was recently awarded a five-year accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

The recognition “acknowledges the Sleep Lab’s commitment to excellence in patient care and adherence to rigorous quality standards,” according to a news release.

Accreditation by the AASM represents the gold standard for sleep medicine programs, signifying their dedication to providing the highest level of care to patients with sleep disorders.

“The process for accreditation is intense,” said Dr. Gregory Ruff, pulmonary medicine, sleep medicine and critical care specialist at Mount Nittany Health. “The criteria is extremely strict. Many labs that apply have to revise their application several times, and they may only be approved on a provisional status. I am proud that we accomplished the approval on the first attempt.”

The recognition highlights the Sleep Lab’s commitment to maintaining exceptional standards in all aspects of sleep medicine, including clinical care, staffing and testing protocols, according to Mount Nittany Health. The accreditation process evaluates the lab’s compliance with the AASM’s Standards for Accreditation, which cover a range of areas such as patient safety, equipment, facilities, policies, procedures and quality assurance.

The lab includes a multidisciplinary team of experts, including board-certified sleep medicine providers, registered sleep technologists and skilled support staff. Equipped with modern diagnostic tools and a patient-centered approach, the Sleep Lab provides personalized treatment plans for a wide range of sleep disorders.

For appointments with a Mount Nittany Health sleep specialist, call 814-231-7277