NHSBSP 34 (part I) (ARCHIVED)

Systematic management of quality for breast screening units

Revised February 1996 | ISBN 1 87199 708 9 | Archived

A framework for ensuring quality outcomes for the woman

This document offers a foundation for the implementation of a quality management system for breast screening units. The focus is always on the outcome measures and they are made possible by paying attention to the consistency and repeatability of processes which determine them. In this way, the internal objectives are clearly distinguished and thus made achievable but at the same time are wholly supportive and consistent with the external objectives. It offers an excellent opportunity to serve as a reference standard to be used for the assessment and possible accreditation of breast screening units.