(865) 247-5570
SERVING DENVER AND SURROUNDING AREAS
SLEEP APNEA AND DOT COMPLIANCE
PRIVACY POLICY
Knoxville Sleep Solutions operates this site and provides Dental Services.
This page is used to inform website visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our Service.
If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation with this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information Collection and Use
For a better experience while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to your name, phone number, and postal address. The information that we collect will be used to contact or identify you.
Log Data
We want to inform you that whenever you visit our Service, we collect information that your browser sends to us that is called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser version, pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, and other statistics.
Cookies
Cookies are files with small amount of data that is commonly used an anonymous unique identifier. These are sent to your browser from the website that you visit and are stored on your computer’s hard drive.
Our website uses these “cookies” to collection information and to improve our Service. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies, and know when a cookie is being sent to your computer. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:
- To facilitate our Service;
- To provide the Service on our behalf;
- To perform Service-related services; or
- To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
We want to inform our Service users that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
Security
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Links to Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by us. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately, after they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at Contact@Dr.Cribbs.com
Knoxville Sleep Solutions
Dr. Terrie Cribbs
1547 Downtown West Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 247-5570
TREATMENT
A CUSTOM TREATMENT PLAN TO FIT YOUR NEEDS
Sleep apnea, a sleep disorder marked by breathing interruptions during the night, presents a significant concern not only for truck and bus drivers but also for various professionals in the commercial transportation industry, such as Train Engineers, Airplane Pilots, and Commercial Marine vessel operators. Recent research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reveals that about 30% of commercial truck drivers experience sleep apnea to varying extents. Failing to address this disorder poses numerous risks to drivers and the general public alike, including:
Daytime drowsiness
Impaired driving performance
Increased risk of road accidents
At Sleep Better Breathe Better Denver, we offer expert solutions for sleep apnea that not only enhance sleep quality for DOT drivers, but also contribute to safer roads overall.
With our expertise, convenient testing, rapid results, and a range of treatment options, we ensure improved breathing and safer driving experiences.
We will keep you driving safely!
HOW SLEEP APNEA CAN AFFECT YOUR JOB AS A PROFESSIONAL DRIVER
Although the FMCSA doesn't mandate sleep apnea testing as part of the DOT physical, it has implemented regulations allowing medical professionals to evaluate a commercial driver's ability to continue driving.
These regulations, referred to as the Pulmonary Standard, allow healthcare providers to assess the need for testing for respiratory conditions like sleep apnea to ensure the safe operation of commercial vehicles.
Drivers diagnosed with sleep apnea can regain their "medically-qualified-to-drive" status by undergoing treatment. Adherence to treatment, especially Precision Oral Appliance therapy, is essential for meeting DOT standards and ensuring safe driving. Declining sleep apnea treatment may lead to disqualification from operating commercial vehicles, potentially resulting in loss of employment.
DOT REQUIRED
SLEEP APNEA
TREATMENT COMPLIANCE
Adherence to sleep apnea treatment is an important obligation for DOT drivers who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Healthcare professionals closely track a driver's compliance by collecting and analyzing usage data, which forms the foundation for a detailed compliance report.
When a driver starts sleep apnea treatment, drivers receive conditional certification for the initial month, providing them with a transition period to adjust to the treatment regimen. If they adhere to the prescribed plan effectively during this introductory phase, their conditional certification is extended to a 3-month card, signifying sustained and successful treatment.
Upon successfully maintaining compliance and effective treatment for three consecutive months, DOT drivers become eligible for annual certification. The annual recertification process involves a meticulous review of compliance data from the previous year to ensure ongoing management of sleep apnea and adherence to treatment protocols.
This serious commitment to compliance and annual recertification highlights the paramount importance of prioritizing the safety of commercial drivers and everyone else using the roads. This is done by mitigating the risks associated with sleep-deprived driving.
Knoxville Sleep Solutions
Dr. Terrie Cribbs
1547 Downtown West Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 247-5570