Jupiter Medical Center Receives Accreditation for Sleep Program

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.