Why Choose Us?
As the first independent practice in the Permian Basin to be fully accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Sleep Center of the Southwest brings you a level of care that is truly unsurpassed. Dr. Bray and his team thoroughly assess each patient for the full range of sleep disorders, and provide treatment plans tailored to their individual needs.
Our state of the art facility is equipped with two bedrooms. They are designed to appear similar to your own bedroom at home. Pleasant temperatures are maintained to create an atmosphere conducive to sleeping. A sleep technician/technologist is only seconds away at all times to ensure your experience is comfortable and safe. During your study, the sleep technician/technologist will closely monitor your sleeping patterns with video/audio monitors and computer readouts during the night.
Why Choose an AASM Center?
Sleep Center of the Southwest is an AASM accredited sleep center; it is one of twelve in the state of Texas. We are a freestanding sleep center (not affiliated with a hospital).
Why should I visit an AASM accredited sleep center for my sleep evaluation?
There are several reasons to schedule your sleep evaluations at an AASM accredited center. These include:
- At accredited sleep centers you will have confidence that the highest quality of care is being demonstrated and the most skilled physicians are caring for you.
- At accredited sleep centers you will have a clean, comfortable environment where patient dignity and safety is upheld.
- Each accredited facility must adhere to strict evidence based practice parameters ensuring the highest quality of care is maintained at all times.
- At accredited sleep centers you will have the assurance of a knowledgeable, trained staff.
- At accredited sleep centers a diplomate of the ABSM is required to be on staff and review all sleep studies conducted in the facility.**
- At accredited sleep centers a quality assurance plan is in place for all aspects of the sleep program.
- At accredited sleep centers staff is required to continually update their knowledge of sleep medicine by taking part in professional activities which allow them to earn Continuing medical Education credits.
What is accreditation?
Accreditation is the process sleep disorder centers must voluntarily undergo to demonstrate it has met all requirements that are developed by an accredited body. AASM accreditation standards are developed by diplomats of the ABSM. When a sleep facility is accredited by the AASM, it must continually maintain performance that meets or exceeds accreditation standards.
How is accreditation granted?
Granting accreditation to a sleep center is based on its compliance with the Standards for Accreditation. Facilities that apply for AASM accreditation must undertake a facility review that takes a full year to complete. The accreditation process consists of four major step: 1) Application 2) Review of the application and site inspection/evaluation 3) Recommendation to accredit or not accredit 4) Awarding of accreditation by AASM Board of Directors.
Accredited centers must maintain their accreditation through regular review by the AASM. The Accreditation Standards are continually revised and updated in order to ensure the highest quality of patient care in sleep facilities.
**A diplomate of the ABSM is an individual who has passed the American Board of Sleep Medicine certification exam. There are numerous requirements to be met prior to qualifying for the certification exam.