“Safe and Sound” Sleep Disorders
Testing & Treatment Program

Solutions to help workers stay alert, productive and safe on the job

Insufficient amounts or poor quality sleep are associated with reduced productivity, poor concentration, slow reaction times, errors in judgment and accidents. In fact, the Challenger, Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Exxon Valdez disasters were all linked to the effects of sleep disturbances. People with sleep disorders who work in jobs where alertness is critical are not only contributing to productivity losses, but are often putting themselves, their co-workers and countless others at great risk.

To help prevent sleep-related workplace accidents and productivity losses, REM Sleep Diagnostics has developed the “Safe and Sound” sleep disorders testing and treatment program. We partner with employers all over Northern California to provide:

• Comprehensive evaluations for at-risk employees
• Fast, effective treatments to improve job performance, safety and overall health

As a result you’ll enjoy:

• Increased productivity — Healthy and alert employees work with greater speed and accuracy, make better decisions, and have fewer accidents.
• Fewer expenses — You face fewer lawsuits and disability claims from workplace accidents linked to sleep disorders.
• Greater cost savings — Your Workers’ Comp and insurance premiums may go down due to fewer disability claims and lawsuits.

Your current medical benefits will likely cover the costs of sleep disorder testing and treatment, and REM Sleep Diagnostics will work with your insurance carrier to streamline the process.

Sleep disorders and the workplace

Those at highest risk for workplace accidents and productivity losses include:
• Shift workers • Commercial drivers • Business travelers
• People with undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders

The economic impact of sleep problems due to late shifts is estimated at:
• $5.7 billion for increased motor vehicle accidents
• $4 billion for increased industrial accidents
• $2.5 billion for increased accidents, injuries and deaths at work

The total annual cost of workplace injuries is estimated at $48.6 billion.