Many hospitals do not have a reputation as being a great place to get a good night’s sleep. Greater Regional Medical Center (GRMC) is working to change that.

Gwen Buck, chief nursing officer at GRMC, said Monday research proves disturbed and interrupted sleep can impact healing and recovery by producing serious physical and psychological stress, decreasing the ability to fight infection and may also increase the length of stay during a hospitalization.

In contrast, adequate rest and reduced stimuli can promote healing and recovery, as well as improve patient satisfaction during a hospitalization.