Kaweah Health Sleep Center Reaches 40 Years of Accreditation
March 19, 2026Kaweah Health Sleep Center has maintained accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for 40 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep problems.
“Sleep is one of the most underappreciated pillars of overall health, and we take great pride in our longstanding commitment to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders at Kaweah Health,” said Dr. Harjoth Malli, Medical Director of the Kaweah Health Sleep Center. “Consistently obtaining adequate, high-quality sleep is essential — without it, individuals face a significantly increased risk of serious health conditions.”
Kaweah Health’s Sleep Center is one of only nine programs in the nation to achieve the 40-year accreditation milestone in 2026. The AASM has been accrediting sleep disorder centers since 1977.
“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Kaweah Health Sleep Center on continuing to meet the rigorous standards necessary to maintain accreditation for sleep services,” AASM President Dr. Anita V. Shelgikar said. “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.”
The Kaweah Health Sleep Center provides 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. There are 2,300 AASM-accredited sleep centers across the country.
