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AAA screening: standardprogramme operating procedures guidance

This document contains guidance is for providers of a local NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programme.

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NHS England
Published
27 July 2011
Last updated
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ExecutiveAAA summaryscreening: programme guidance

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TheAppendix localA: AAAClinic screeningroom servicerequirements and site survey form

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PathwayAppendix standards,C: riskScreening managementin secure and qualitydetained assurancesettings

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SiteAppendix surveyD: formPost office return procedure

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ScreeningAppendix F: Types of checks & audits

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Appendix G: Lists of checks, audits and service evaluations

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These standard operating procedures (SOPs) assist screening leads, commissioners and other key stakeholders in establishing and implementing an NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening programme.

This publication was previously published by Public Health England, which closed on 30 September 2021.

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2025-05-23 11:24
Change of name of guidance Inclusion of existing guidelines on rapid growth and post office returns Removal of section on monitoring waiting times to surgery and death reporting (separate guidance is available at AAA screening: waiting times standards) Updates to Appendix C: title changed; revision of process with Health & Justice representation; guidance for operational challenges; section on risk assessments for local screening services; new quality standards.

2024-10-01 11:14
Added clarification that publication was previously published by Public Health England.