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AASM Accreditation COVID-19 Update
During this challenging time, AASM-accredited sleep facilities may be experiencing difficulties that affect their operations, including their ability to meet certain application/accreditation timelines; if extra time is needed to meet certain application/accreditation dates and timelines, the AASM will provide extensions.
Furthermore, if your facility is closed and/or staff are furloughed as a result of COVID-19, there may be specific AASM Accreditation Standards that the facility is unable to meet due to these circumstances. The AASM understands that certain time-sensitive or personnel-related requirements may not be met if the facility is not operating as usual due to COVID-19; however, this should be documented in the facility’s records, and facilities should make every effort to consider alternatives for meeting these standards.
If your facility is having trouble meeting accreditation deadlines or standards due to COVID-19, or has temporarily relocated, please contact accreditation@aasm.org.
Accreditation
Since 1977, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Standards for Accreditation have been the gold standard by which the medical community and the public evaluate sleep medicine facilities. Achieving AASM accreditation demonstrates a sleep medicine provider’s commitment to high quality, patient-centered care through adherence to these standards.
MOST COMPETITIVE FEE STRUCTURE
No hidden fees – a 5 year accreditation term starts at $4,500.
EASY TO ACCESS INFORMATION
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SLEEP SPECIFIC STANDARDS
AASM is 100% sleep focused accreditation – the gold standard.
FAQ
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Reference Materials
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Products and Services
Helpful for fulfilling accreditation requirements.
Types of Accreditation
Sleep Facilities
Manages patients
Conducts home sleep apnea testing
Has a laboratory for in-center sleep studies
Independent Sleep Practices
Manages patients
Conducts home sleep apnea testing
Does NOT have a lab for in-center sleep studies
DME Suppliers
Provides sleep-related DME to patients
Application Opportunities
Expedited Accreditation
This accelerated application process is now available to all sleep facilities seeking American Academy of Sleep Medicine accreditation!
Corporate Accreditation
Companies that manage or own multiple facilities are eligible for a discount.
AASM Facility Membership
Accredited sleep facilities and independent sleep practices can join AASM membership. Benefits include maintenance of sleep facility and lab accreditation, a listing on SleepEducation.org, discounts on training materials, and more.
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