Sleep Hygiene: Practicing What You Preach
One of the most important factors for a restful night is the practice of good sleep habits. From a patient perspective, sleep habits, however, are often overlooked, being sidelined by […]
Everything You Wanted to Know About the SDS Credential
This article previously ran in the Q1 2023 issue of A2Zzz. A Bit of History Respiratory disorders have been recognized for centuries with the creation of oxygen cylinders in 1868, and the first […]
An Impactful Combination: Being a Wellness Coach and Clinical Sleep Health Educator
Disclaimer: This article is a high-level overview of Amy Korn-Reavis’ observations in being both a health and wellness coach and clinical sleep health educator. The views and opinions expressed in […]
The Core of Coaching: A QA With Jacinta Jiménez, PsyD
The article previously ran in the Q4 2022 issue of A2Zzz. Jacinta Jiménez, PsyD (left), is an award-winning psychologist and board-certifed leadership coach, and for 15+ years has been dedicated to […]
Coach vs. Coach: The Many Roles of a CCSH Professional
The article previously ran in the Q4 2022 issue of A2Zzz. Featuring Brendan Duffy, RPSGT, RST, CCSH; Geoff Eade, RPSGT, CCSH; Amy Korn-Reavis, RRT, RPSGT, CCSH; and Nicole Sondermann, RPSGT, […]
Understanding Medicare Coverage Requirements
The article previously ran in the Q4 2022 issue of A2Zzz. I have previously discussed the importance of referencing Medicare (MCR) provider compliance tips and looking for the latest tips […]
Health Literacy and the Sleep Patient: Are We Missing an Opportunity for Improved Health and Well-being?
Low health literacy is a pivotal concern for the provision of adequate medical care across the spectrum of chronic conditions, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) falls under this umbrella. In […]
Developing an Inpatient Sleep Navigator Program
I will go ahead and admit it right now- I’m old. An “original gangster” sleep technologist. Paper polygraphs, ink squirting all over my scrubs and I can “hear” when a […]
The Importance of Expanding Your Knowledge and Understanding in What You Do
Recently, I sat for the National Board of Medical Examiner’s Health and Wellness credential. To my surprise, I found the exam to be more challenging than I expected as it […]
Compliance Corner: Review of Commercial Treatment Medical Policy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
I recently have been receiving questions on the hypopnea scoring criteria to use for qualification of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The questions seem to […]