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Suggested Strategies for Improving
Cervical Cancer Screening Rates
| Successful Strategies |
Key Changes for Improving Cervical Screening |
| Staff Education |
- Educate staff regarding your cervical cancer screening policy and recommendations through orientation, in-service meetings and/or staff newsletters.
- Educate all staff on barriers assessment and counseling.
- Educate all staff by inviting a cervical cancer expert to speak at a staff meeting.
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| Improving Office Systems |
- Take advantage of automated reminders in computer software designed specifically for medical practices and clinics. Such software can generate reports to show which patients are due for preventive services.
- Create a clinic team to ensure a screening assessment of all women during routine office visits. With visible team members, your quality improvement interventions have greater potential for success.
- Telephone reminders to those who miss their appointments.
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