A Guide for Laboratories Participating in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme

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NHSCSP Publication 14 - ISBN 1 87 1997 59 3 - Published Jan 2003

The purpose of this publication is to assist the managers of laboratories to make the best use of the resources at their disposal to improve productivity and reduce backlogs. It brings together existing guidance and makes new recommendations for laboratories working in the NHSCSP. It includes examples of proven good practice and refers to the latest guidance on ergonomic and health and safety issues. In this way it allows managers to examine the working practices in their laboratory and adapt the guidance in this publication to their own circumstances.

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