Standards for Accreditation
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Standards for Accreditation establish the requirements for achieving and maintaining AASM accreditation. The Standards are designed to support the delivery of high-quality care to patients with sleep disorders and are updated as sleep medicine and models of care evolve. Use the Standards for Accreditation to understand the requirements that apply to your program.
Great for
- New applicants reviewing accreditation requirements or preparing to apply.
- Reapplicants preparing for their next accreditation cycle.
- Accredited programs reviewing requirements to maintain accreditation.
- Programs seeking guidance on AASM requirements for specific accreditation topics.
Find the Standards That Apply to Your Program
These Standards outline the requirements for accreditation as a Full-Service Sleep Center, an HSAT-Focused Practice, or a DME Supplier. Requirements are organized into the following sections:
- Network
- Site
- Clinic
- Lab
- Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT)
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) optional add-on
Select your program type below to view the Standards that apply to your program.
Full-Service Sleep Center
Full-Service Sleep Centers must meet the requirements in the following sections:
Network | Site | Clinic | Lab | HSAT
HSAT-Focused Practice
HSAT-Focused Practices must meet the requirements in the following sections:
Network | Site | Clinic | HSAT
Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
Adding DME services to an existing accredited program?
Programs adding DME services must also meet the DME Standards.
Seeking DME accreditation only?
DME Suppliers seeking accreditation must be associated with an AASM-accredited Sleep Clinic and meet the requirements in the following sections:
Network | Site | Clinic | DME
Cardiology Practice Accreditation: Specialty Practice (Non-Sleep Practice) Accreditation Standards
Specialty Practice accreditation is geared for cardiology practices that manage their patients by screening for sleep apnea, performing home sleep apnea tests (HSATs), and facilitating treatment and management of sleep apnea through an AASM-accredited sleep clinic.