Committee Member
Service as a committee member is a one-year appointment with potential for reappointment for up to two additional terms. Service requires participation on monthly conference calls and collaborative involvement on projects that meet the committee mandate.
Mandate: The Scoring Manual Committee reviews the AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events, provides clarifications of the scoring rules, and recommends necessary updates to ensure it is current with AASM publications and policies, while addressing the evolution of sleep testing technology.
Current Goals for 2021/2022:
- Submit recommendations for changes to be included in Scoring Manual 3 to the Board of Directors.
- Review current literature about scoring, testing reliability, and new sleep testing technology and submit recommendations for changes to the Board of Directors, as necessary.
- Update the AASM Scoring Manual FAQ document as needed.
- Respond to member inquiries about the AASM Scoring Manual.
Please review the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Policy on Conflicts of Interest.
Committee, task force and panel members are required to disclose any relevant conflicts when appointed in order to determine the appropriate management of conflicts. Any new conflicts that arise during a member’s term must also be disclosed at that time.