Frankfort Regional Medical Center announced that the Central Kentucky Sleep Center has maintained accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine for 25 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep problems. It is one of 25 programs in the nation to achieve the 25-year accreditation milestone in 2025.
“Maintaining accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine for 25 consecutive years is a tremendous achievement — a testament to the unwavering dedication and high standards upheld by our team here at the Central Kentucky Sleep Center,” said John Ballard, PhD, FACHE, chief executive officer at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. “This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering evidence‑based, patient‑centered sleep care, and reinforces our role as a trusted leader in the community for anyone seeking comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services.”
“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Central Kentucky Sleep Center on continuing to meet the rigorous standards necessary to maintain accreditation for sleep services,” said AASM President Dr. Anita V. Shelgikar. “AASM accreditation is the gold standard in sleep care, reflecting a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered services that help people sleep better and live healthier lives.”
AASM-accredited sleep centers provide diagnostic and therapeutic care for people who have problems related to sleep and alertness. Sleep disorders include obstructive sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy.
To receive and maintain accreditation for a five-year period, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM. These standards address core areas such as personnel, facility and equipment, policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient care, and quality assurance. Additionally, the sleep center’s goals must be clearly stated and include plans for positively affecting the quality of medical care in the community it serves.
The AASM accredited a sleep disorders center for the first time in 1977. Today there are more than 2,300 AASM-accredited sleep centers across the country.
The Central Kentucky Sleep Center is directed by Ronald Shashy, MD, and is located at 279 Kings Daughter Dr, Suite 103, in Frankfort.
The AASM is a medical society for physicians, researchers, and other health care professionals in the field of sleep medicine. As the national accrediting body for sleep disorders centers, the AASM advances sleep care and enhances sleep health to improve lives.