Standards of Out of Center Sleep Testing Accreditation

Since 1977, the AASM has served as the gold-standard for the accreditation of sleep facilities. In February 2011, Out of Center Sleep Testing in Adult Patients became the third accreditation program offered by the AASM. 

View the AASM Standards for Out of Center Sleep Testing for Adult Patients

OCST Standards Appendix A

• Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Unattended Portable Monitors in the Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adult Patients
• Practice Parameters for the Indications for Polysomnography and Related Procedures: An Update for 2005
• Clinical Guideline for the Evaluation, Management and Long-term Care of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
• Practice Parameters for Use of Autotitrating Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Devices for Titrating Pressures and Treating Adult Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: An Update for 2007

About the AASM Standards of OCST Accreditation

The AASM Standards for Out of Center Sleep Testing for Adult Patients were developed for the primary purpose of ensuring the highest quality of care is delivered to sleep disorders patients.  Areas in which a supplier must demonstrate compliance include:

• Patient Policies
• Facility and Equipment
• Practice Standards and Procedures
• Data Acquisition, Scoring and Report
• Patient Evaluation and Care
• Patient Records
• And More

Contact the AASM national office for more information about Standards of Out of Center Sleep Testing Accreditation.