NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
We have published the key performance indicator (KPI) non-cancer screening data for the third quarter of 2015 to 2016 (1 October 2015 to 31 December 2015). KPIs are used to measure how the NHS screening programmes are performing and aim to give a …
...completeness of offer was being well achieved across the country and the KPI was not driving improvements in performance. As a result, we retired this KPI and introduced a KPI...
NHS Screening Programmes offers screening to all eligible patients within a defined population. However, ensuring equality of access to services for patient groups with specific needs can be challenging.
The nurse specialist is an important role in the NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme.
As regional head of the Screening Quality Assurance Service (SQAS) in London, I was delighted to host around 45 delegates at the capital’s first abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening networking and learning event on 27 November 2015.
...vascular surgeon. There is a risk of rupture and death in patients who have large aneurysms that are left untreated. Trust A believes it has made the referral and Trust...
...PHE Screening blog provides up to date news from all NHS screening programmes – replacing our previously published newsletters. You can register to receive updates direct to your inbox, so...
...with their local programme’s nurse specialist. The role of this nurse practitioner/vascular nurse is to assess men and give them appropriate advice on lifestyle changes. They can also refer men...
...the name, address, DOB and gender of the individual to be registered You will be issued with a reference number in case you need to chase the call You will...
...is much lower than it was in the late 1990s when the evidence supporting AAA screening was reported. Screening does, though, remain clinically and cost effective. An ultrasound scan showing...
