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Policy and quality standards

Policy and quality standards

 

The purpose of the NCSP Interim Operational Policy and Quality Standards is to document the operational policy and standards of practice for providers of services within the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP).  It is intended that the manual will support all those involved in the NCSP to achieve the NCSP’s aims and objectives by ensuring:

  • the quality within the screening programme by the implementation of the agreed standards and policies of the NCSP by all providers of NCSP services
  • the NCSP is focused on the needs of priority groups, including Maori, Pacific women and older women where this is appropriate
  • national consistency of service at each step of the screening pathway
  • health care providers have a common understanding of the role of all providers within the programme, thereby facilitating co-operation.

It will also enable monitoring and evaluation of the NCSP.

The manual complements the "Cervical Screening Guidelines for the Management of Women with Abnormal Smears" NCSP- Ministry of Health (1999).

The NCSP Interim Operational Policy and Quality Standards are available to download in pdf format.  You can also obtain a hard copy from the National Screening Unit.


Cancer Screening Managing Serious and Sentinel Events Policy  -PDF  -160Kb

These guidelines outline the best practice for managing serious and sentinel events in the Cancer Screening Programmes - BreastScreen Aotearoa and the National Cervical Screening Programme.

All incidents need to be reported to:
Eileen Hewer, Quality Manager, National Screening Unit
Eileen_Hewer@moh.govt.nz
Ph: (04) 816-4450

Appendix one - Glossary  -PDF Appendix one - Glossary (PDF file).  -68Kb