title: A screening mammography program. Staying alive and making it work.
abstract: The success of a mammography screening program requires thorough planning. A dependably high volume and a streamlined efficient operation are essential to survival of the program. Factors that warrant consideration prior to designing such a program include the following: Distinction between screening and diagnostic mammography examinations. Selection of a site that will meet the needs of the community and yet provide a consistently high volume. Low examination cost for screening mammography coupled with a detailed financial analysis and reappraisal on an ongoing basis. A customized marketing program that incorporates methods to increase awareness, compliance, and utilization by women and referring physicians. Well-trained, efficient, and dedicated personnel. An operation that is designed for rapid throughput and expeditious patient flow. An efficient plan for film handling, interpretation, reporting, and storage. Timely communication of examination results. A reliable mechanism for follow-up evaluation and outcome data collection. Establishment of a consistent and reliable quality assurance program and the production of high quality mammograms.
authors.affiliation: Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, St. Louis, MO.
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Monsees
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Destouet
mesh_terms: D000329:Advertising; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000191:economics*; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014481:United States