Guidance

Breast screening: programme specific operating model

This document sets out for the programme specific operating model (PSOM) for quality assurance of the NHS Breast Screening Programme.

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Breast screening PSOM quality assurance process

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Each local screening provider must:

  • have internal processes in place for managing service quality
  • take part in quality assurance assessment and reviews

The screening quality assurance service PSOM explains this process for providers and commissioners.

Contact the PHE Screening helpdesk with any queries about this publication, making sure you include its full title.

Published 9 August 2017
Last updated 24 August 2021 + show all updates
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