Table 3.

Main issues to address for a safe organization of a sleep laboratory during the COVID-19 emergency.

• Safety of the environment Location of the laboratory distinct from any COVID-19 area Cleaning/disinfecting Check the proper functioning of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems

• Healthcare staff safety Level of protection and PPE Instruction on personal protection and contact with the patient Handling of the devices

• Systems to triage patients to be admitted in the lab Check for COVID-19 symptoms Use of rapid diagnostic tests

•Re-arrangement of staff tasks, if staff members are reduced

•Establishing cleaning/disinfection protocols for diagnostic devices

• Organization of telemedicine services E-mail Video-call platforms Software for PAP titration and monitoring Other internet resources

•Adjust protocols of PAP prescription

•New accordance with the NHS, assurances or payers

•Collaboration protocols with home-care respiratory providers

PPE: personal protection equipment; NHS: national health system.