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Sleep Consult, LLC provides consulting for existing sleep lab managers and owners preparing for accreditation or those labs wanting to increase efficiency and profitability of their operations. One unique facet of services we provide is peer to peer consulting.
Sleep lab accreditation has been voluntary however the process is quickly becoming a requirement for Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities (IDTF’s) and hospitals with Medicare, multiple states and private insurers. The accreditation process validates your lab is in compliance with regulations and outlining guidelines for a higher standard of operations.
Currently there are a few organizations that provide accreditation services, including the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations, Ancillary Services and Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
If you are seeking accreditation or general business consultation for your Sleep Facility, let our years of experience in Sleep work for you.
Harold Davis
Sleep Lab Specialist
Harold Davis has been involved in healthcare for over 30 years in various aspects such as acute care, home care, sleep medicine, pharmacies, physician of clinics and sales/delivery of respiratory products and services. His clientele include home care organizations, physician groups, hospitals, pharmacies, outpatient clinics and sleep centers.
For more than twenty five years, Mr. Davis has developed policies, procedures, and training programs for clients and employers for accreditation and new services. His knowledge of various settings in healthcare has given him the ability to provide a complete picture of the working of any healthcare setting for whatever the need that is presented. Harold is a surveyor for an accreditation organization.
Mr. Davis and his wife own a sleep lab that treats the whole spectrum of disorders. He has a team of nurse practitioners, RPGSTs and sleep physicians that he collaborates with for issues and changes in sleep medicine. Harold also manages a sleep clinic practice overseeing the daily aspects of clinic flow as well as consult with the staff on complex patients due to his vast experience in respiratory as well as home medical equipment and how they all come together. Harold has also helped several labs as well as his own lab to successfully complete accreditation.
Harold gives lectures in sleep, respiratory and home medical equipment. He is currently serving on his local current school board and is active in school activities with his children. Harold also is active in his local church and serves on the finance committee.
Email Harold at Harold@sleepconsultllc.com
SLEEP CONSULT, LLC has associates and client services consultants
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Each with more than 15 years' experience in healthcare
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Clinical staff including respiratory therapists
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Sleep Physicians and other extended providers
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Project management
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Expert consulting in accreditation for sleep labs
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Due diligence for acquisitions
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Regulatory compliance audits
Susean Nichols
Susean Nichols has been involved in healthcare for more than 30 years, with expertise in acute care, home care, and the sales/delivery of respiratory products and services. Her clientele includes home care companies, physician groups, hospitals, pharmacies, outpatient clinics, and managed care organizations.
Ms. Nichols has developed policies, procedures, and training programs for clients seeking both mandatory and elective licenses, certifications, and accreditations. Her guidance and collaboration has resulted in improved operations, successful achievement of accreditation and accomplishments for many of her clients. Currently Susean also surveys with an accreditation organization.
As a trainer, speaker, author, and consultant specializing in healthcare operations Ms. Nichols is a frequent guest lecturer at colleges, technical schools, and other programs. She is actively involved with volunteer organizations in establishing educational programs in her community.
Email Susean at susean@sleepconsultllc.com
Steve DeGenaro
Steve DeGenaro has been a Registered Respiratory Therapist for over thirty years and has worked in the home medical equipment field for that long as well.
Steve’s background includes clinical respiratory therapy, working as a clinical manager, owning a DME, and a long career inspecting DME organizations and pharmacies for national accrediting agencies and state licensure.
Steve’s consulting background includes:
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Helping organizations set up clinical programs, including ventilation and PAP programs
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Compliance and compliance training
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Overseeing and chairing quality improvement committees
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Writing policy & procedure
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Due diligence consulting
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Expert witness testimony and consulting
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Mock surveys
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Assisting with all aspects of accreditation
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State licensure expertise
Steve lives in Ohio, and has the distinction of having visited and worked in every single state! He enjoys travel and especially enjoys working with new people to help grow their businesses.
Email Steve at steve@sleepconsultllc.com