Article Distributed by SCENT & Innovative Sleep Solutions on February 12, 2026 in Partnership with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
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Innovative Sleep Solutions in Columbia has maintained accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine for 15 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to the provision of high-quality care for people who have sleep problems.
“The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Innovative Sleep Solutions 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.
Innovative Sleep Solutions is directed by Robert Puchalski, MD, and is located at 110 Highland Center Dr, Columbia.
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.
Learn more about SCENT's Sleep Services at www.southcarolinaent.com/services/sleep-medicine and more about the American Academy of Sleep Medicine at aasm.org .