Standards and Guidelines

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) sets the standards of practice for the sleep field and develops guidelines that advance sleep care. These essential resources promote high-quality care for patients who have sleep and circadian disorders.

Practice Guidelines

Gain insights into our evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, which offer recommendations for the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with sleep disorders.

Treatment of Intrinsic CRSWDs

Evaluation and Treatment of Extrinsic CRSWDs

Use of PSG and HSAT for Longitudinal Management of OSA in Adults

Use of Actigraphy in the Evaluation of Sleep and CRSW Disorders

Use of MSLT and MWT in Children

Treatment of Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence

Evaluation and Management of Chronic Insomnia in Adults

Pharmacologic Treatment of Chronic Insomnia in Adults

Psychological and Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia in Adults

Treatment of Nightmare Disorder in Adults

Management of REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Respiratory Indications for Polysomnography

Non-respiratory Indications for Polysomnography and Multiple Sleep Latency Testing

Treatment of Bedtime Problems and Night Wakings

Use of an HSAT for the Diagnosis of OSA in Children

Positive Airway Pressure for OSA in Adults

Manual Titration of Positive Airway Pressure in OSA

Oral Appliance Therapy for the Treatment of OSA and Snoring in Adults

Medical Therapy of OSA

Treatment of Central Sleep Apnea Syndromes in Adults

Sleep Center Adjustment of NPPV in Stable Chronic Alveolar Hypoventilation Syndrome

Referral for Surgical Consultation for Adults with OSA

Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder in Adults

Accreditation Standards

Since 1977, the AASM Standards for Accreditation have been the gold standard by which the medical community and the public evaluate sleep medicine services.

The AASM introduces a flexible, service-based Network Accreditation model, aligning our standards with the evolving landscape of sleep medicine practices.

Key Features

  • Modular, customizable services
  • Streamlined standards
  • 5-year accreditation term
  • Transparent pricing structure

Accreditable Services

  • Sleep Clinic
  • In-Lab Testing
  • Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT)
  • Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

Standards Overview

Our accreditation standards cover key areas including personnel requirements, policies and procedures, facility and equipment standards, data management, patient care, and quality assurance.

Quality Measures

Adopt our quality measures to enhance patient outcomes with tools to assess and improve clinical care.

Top Resources

ICSD-3-Text Revision

Standards for Accreditation

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Coding & Reimbursement Resources

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Inter-scorer Reliability Program (Sleep ISR)

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AASM Scoring Manual

Sleep Quality Measures

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Telemedicine Implementation Guidelines

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Position Statements and Papers

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Latest knowledge drives our courses

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November 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm EST

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Member Testimonials

Being an AASM member has had a tremendous impact in my career. I have had access to amazing mentors and resources, and I have the opportunity to learn and network with leaders in the field of sleep medicine.

Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, FAASM, Restfulsleepmd

AASM is the best professional association I have joined. I benefit from my membership every day. The educational offerings are terrific.

Jennifer Sullivan, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, St. Mary's Health System

What I enjoy most at the AASM is being able to connect with other sleep physicians, researchers, mid-level providers, technologists – the whole sleep team, which I think is a unique aspect of the sleep field that I haven’t experienced with other aspects of medicine.

Christopher Hope MD, MHA, FAASM, East Alabama Medical Center

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