Sleep Clinic/Laboratory Accreditation by Indian Society for Sleep Research
Sleep Medicine has witnessed significant growth in India in recent years. However, this expansion has not been proportionately matched by the availability of adequately trained sleep physicians and sleep technologists. Concurrently, the number of sleep laboratories has increased substantially, in some instances exceeding the availability of qualified specialists.
In this context, the Indian Society for Sleep Research (ISSR), as a national professional body, has instituted an accreditation programme for Sleep Medicine Centres and Sleep Testing Laboratories. The primary objective of this programme is to promote and ensure the delivery of high-quality, standardized patient care in the field of sleep medicine across India.
Accreditation is granted based on compliance with established standards derived from internationally recognized guidelines, including those of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS), with appropriate adaptation to Indian healthcare requirements.
Application Process
- Institutions seeking accreditation must submit a formal application using the prescribed form.
- The application form is available on the official ISSR website. Click here to download Sleep Clinic/Laboratory Accreditation Application Form
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline.
Accreditation Fee and Process
- The approximate cost of the accreditation site visit ranges between INR 1,25,000 and INR 1,50,000.
- The final cost may vary depending on travel and logistical expenses.
- ISSR will communicate the exact fee after application review.
- Payment must be made via bank draft/bank transfer in favour of ‘Indian Society for Sleep Research’. ACC No 10874588162 , State Bank of India, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029
IFSC: SBIN0001536
Evaluation and Decision
- The accreditation process typically takes 2–3 months from receipt of application and payment.
- On-site inspection will be conducted by experts appointed by the Indian Board of Sleep Medicine (IBSM).
- Final accreditation decisions will be made by the IBSM based on evaluation reports.
Validity of Accreditation
Accreditation, once granted, shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of approval, unless suspended or revoked earlier. Accredited centres are required to apply for renewal prior to expiry.
Legal and Regulatory Provisions
- Accreditation is granted at the sole discretion of the Indian Board of Sleep Medicine.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee accreditation.
- ISSR reserves the right to modify accreditation standards, procedures, and fees at any time.
- ISSR shall not be liable for any direct or indirect consequences arising from accreditation decisions.
- Accredited institutions must maintain compliance with standards throughout the validity period.
- ISSR reserves the right to conduct periodic audits or inspections.
- Non-compliance may result in suspension or revocation of accreditation.