Home SLeep Test: 
How to Guide

WatchPAT is an innovative Home Sleep Test that uses sophisticated sensors to provide a comprehensive sleep test report without leaving the comfort of your own bedroom. A small wrist-mounted device, WatchPAT is easy to operate, with fast and accurate results. WatchPAT has been proven to provide equivalent results to in-lab tests.

Follow these simple steps to set-up your Home Sleep Study.

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1. Use your smartphone to download the WatchPAT ONE app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Open the app and accept all permissions when prompted.
3. Remove the WatchPAT ONE from the box and press the “ready” button in the app to begin a brief tour of the device.
4. Place the included AAA battery in the device. A green light will blink when WatchPAT ONE powers on.
5. Prepare your non-dominant hand for the device by washing away hand lotion, clipping long fingernails, and taking off any rings, watches, or accessories you may be wearing.
6. Press “next” in the app and enter the pin number for your device. If you ordered your device ON OR AFTER January 1, 2023, your 4- digit WatchPat Pin NUMBER is the LAST 4 DIGITS of the phone number you used when creating your GEM SLEEP account. If your ordered your Home Sleep Test BEFORE January 1, 2023, your 4-digit WatchPat PIN NUMBER is the YEAR YOU WERE BORN. (The device is specifically assigned to YOU, nobody else use it) 
7. Fasten the WatchPAT ONE strap around the wrist of your non-dominant hand, going for a comfortably snug fit.
8. Slide the finger probe all the way onto any of your fingers (except your thumb) on your non-dominant hand. The “TOP” sticker on the probe should be directly above your fingernail. With the probe in position, hold it against a hard surface and gently remove the TOP tab. (Ignore any instructions referring to a chest sensor. Our tests use pulse oximetry finger probes to detect sleep apnea through your pulse and blood oxygen levels.)
9. Before you knock off for the night, plug in your phone and keep it no more than 15 feet away from the WatchPAT ONE device. To avoid interference, turn off any other transmitting devices, such as cell phones, smart watches, or other bluetooth-enabled technology.
10. Press “start” to begin your sleep study. Reminder your phone MUST be plugged in all night while testing.
11. In the morning, press “end recording.” After a few minutes, the app will notify you when it has received all of the data from the WatchPAT ONE. You will also receive an email from GEM SLEEP when your results have been received.
12. Once you’ve been notified, close the application and dispose of the device.
13. Within 5-7 business days a GEM SLEEP provider will review your results and provide you with the outcomes of your sleep test, as well as, a treatment recommendation.

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Watch this brief video which will walk you through the steps on how to complete your set-up and submit your test after just ONE night of sleep.

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WatchPat Set-up Video

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*Please note that the video includes a 'snoring and body position sensor', the version of WatchPAT that GEM SLEEP provides does not have this. You will still get the same lab quality results using the watch + finger pulse indicator.

If you ordered your device ON OR AFTER January 1, 2023, your 4- digit WatchPat Pin NUMBER is the LAST 4 DIGITS of the phone number you used when creating your GEM SLEEP account.

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If your ordered your Home Sleep Test BEFORE January 1, 2023, your 4-digit WatchPat PIN NUMBER is the YEAR YOU WERE BORN.

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Visit the HOME page to see your latest status and recommended next steps.

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There is not a "right way" to sleep with a Home Sleep Study, they are meant to adapt to your different positions and sleep stages throughout the night.

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However, keeping these things in mind may help:

1. Try to get a full nights sleep, that doesn't mean deep sleep all night, but try to get at least 5+ hours of sleep on the night of your study.

2. Sleep on your back (for the night of your test only), apnea events typically happen more often when sleeping on your back.

3. If for any reason we do not get enough data from your test, or the results are inconclusive we will work with you to perform a retest. Reminder the test we provided is ONE TIME USE only, it cannot be worn a second night or used by someone else.

4.. If you feel tired, please use caution when operating a car or machinery.

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If your Home Sleep Test has been reviewed you will be able to see the results of your sleep study within the Diagnosis tab.

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If your results are not yet complete you will receive an email notification when they are ready to review. Once complete, you will get a downloadable version of your Sleep Study Report and if you have OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) you will also be given a CPAP/OSA Treatment Prescription.

GEM SLEEP is actively working to accept insurance directly for Home Sleep Studies and CPAP Supplies. Given the Home Sleep Test and CPAP Machines/Supplies are for healthcare you may be able to:

• Use your HSA or FSA account to make the purchase
• Submit your receipts to your insurance company to count towards your out-of-pocket deductible
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If you are referred to Dental Sleep Medicine, your treatment may be covered by insurance.

Join the GEM SLEEP waitlist to be on our priority list for updates and exciting product offerings.

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If you are having issues setting up your WatchPat Device or submitting your results, GEM SLEEP is here to help.

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Please send us an email or give a call and we will be happy to walk you through the steps. The last thing we want is for this process to be stressful.

info@gem.health

1-833-946-4GEM

We want this experience to be as quick and easy as possible! Our GEM SLEEP PROVIDERS typically review submitted sleep studies within 5-7 business days from receiving. You will receive an email when your data has been submitted and will receive another email when the results are complete and ready to be reviewed.

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