Atlanta VA Sleep Clinic

(This Is Not A Walk-In Clinic)

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SCHEDULING:

(404) 297-1540, ext 121644, 121643, 121672, 121544 **Scheduling**

Schedule Via MyHealtheVet Secure Messaging:

AVC Sleep Clinician/Scheduler/Technologist

RE-ORDER CPAP SUPPLY METHODS (ROES):

Email- dalc.css.va.gov

Automated Phone Ordering- (303) 273-6200 (Select CPAP)

Customer Support- (303) 273-6200

Mail-in Record Care (Included with all resupply orders; simply drop it in the mail)

On-Line via va.gov (Sign in or Create Account)

CPAP CARE (KEEP IT CLEAN!):

  • Always use mild unscented soap (such as Ivory Baby Shampoo) with water or a solution of distilled vinegar and water (1:3 parts) when cleaning hose, mask and headgear.

  • DO NOT  use solution containing bleach, chlorine, alcohol, aromatics, moisturizers, antibacterial agents, scented oils  or perfumes to clean any part of the system or air tubing. These type solutions may damage and reduce the life of the product.

  • CPAP cleaning machines ARE NOT APPROVED BY THE FDA.

WATER CHAMBER HUMIDIFIER:

  • Fill with distilled water only (Use fresh water everyday).

  • To increase or decrease moisture, increase or decrease humidity level.

  • Clean twice a week. You can alternate between white vinegar and water (1:3 parts) and mild soap and water. 

  • Replace every 6 months.

MASK AND HEADGEAR:

  • Clean twice a week.

  • Separate and hand wash mask components and headgear in warm water with unscented mild soap.

  • Rinse well and allow to dry away from direct sunlight.

  • Replace headgear every 3 months and cushion monthly

HOSE:

  • Clean twice a week and hang over showerhead to dry

  • AIR DRY ONLY!

  • Replace every 3 months. 

DISPOSALBLE FILTERS:

  • Change every 2 weeks.

*** If CPAP machine is lost/stolen/damaged  documentation verifying lost/damage/theft must be provided in order to be replaced***