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Description of screening programme. The Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme recommend a mid-pregnancy scan which is undertaken between 18+0 to 20+6 weeks of pregnancy to screen for major fetal anomalies. The examination should be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the FASP guidance (Anatomical Base Menu and Fetal Cardiac Protocol) ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme- handbook . The first scan is an early pregnancy scan performed from 8+0 weeks gestation and is used mainly for dating the pregnancy and confirming viability. The second scan is undertaken between 18+0 to 20+6 weeks of pregnancy and screens for major structural abnormalities. The 11 auditable conditions currently screened for are: • Anencephaly; • Open ▇▇▇▇▇ bifida; • Cleft lip; • Diaphragmatic hernia; • Gastroschisis; • Exomphalos; • Serious cardiac abnormalities; • Bilateral renal agenesis; • Lethal skeletal dysplasia; • ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’ syndrome (Trisomy 13) • Patau’s syndrome (Trisomy 18) The ultrasound scan appointment should incorporate pre-scan counselling, the ultrasound examination, post-scan counselling and reporting. The time allocation for appointments to meet these requirements for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ pregnancy is a minimum of thirty (30) minutes and for a multiple pregnancy is forty five (45) minutes. In delivering a national screening programme and to ensure national consistency the local Provider is expected to fulfil the following, in conjunction with guidance from the national programme where appropriate and as detailed in the standard and policies available On ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/government/collections/nhs-population-screening-programme- standards • work to nationally agreed common standards and policies • be required to implement and support national IT developments • use materials provided by the national screening programme, e.g. leaflets, training media and protocols for their use • be required to respond to national action/lessons such as change of software, equipment supplier, techniques • work with NHS England in reporting on and resolving safety incidents • provide data and reports against programme standards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and quality indicators as required by the national screening programme • take part in quality assurance processes and implement changes recommended by QA including urgent suspension of services if required • implement and monitor failsafe procedures and continuously ensure quality • work with bordering Providers to ensure that handover of results or patients is smooth and robust • participate in evaluation of the screening programme • ensure all health care professionals access appropriate training to maintain continuous professional development and competency • ensure appropriate governance structures are in place

Description of screening programme. The Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme recommend a mid-pregnancy scan which is undertaken between 18+0 to 20+6 weeks of pregnancy to screen for major fetal anomalies. The examination should be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the FASP guidance (Anatomical Base Menu and Fetal Cardiac Protocol) ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/government/publications/fetal-anomaly-screening-programme- handbook . The first scan is an early pregnancy scan performed from 8+0 weeks gestation and is used mainly for dating the pregnancy and confirming viability. The second scan is undertaken between 18+0 to 20+6 weeks of pregnancy and screens for major structural abnormalities. The 11 auditable conditions currently screened for are: • Anencephaly; • Open ▇▇▇▇▇ bifida; • Cleft lip; • Diaphragmatic hernia; • Gastroschisis; • Exomphalos; • Serious cardiac abnormalities; • Bilateral renal agenesis; • Lethal skeletal dysplasia; • ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’ syndrome (Trisomy 13) • Patau’s syndrome (Trisomy 18) The ultrasound scan appointment should incorporate pre-scan counselling, the ultrasound examination, post-scan counselling and reporting. The time allocation for appointments to meet these requirements for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ pregnancy is a minimum of thirty (30) minutes and for a multiple pregnancy is forty five (45) minutes. In delivering a national screening programme and to ensure national consistency the local Provider is expected to fulfil the following, in conjunction with guidance from the national programme National Programme where appropriate and as detailed in the standard and policies available On ▇▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇/government/collections/nhs-population-screening-programme- standards • work to nationally agreed common standards and policies • be required to implement and support national IT developments • use materials provided by the national screening programme, e.g. leaflets, training media and protocols for their use • be required to respond to national action/lessons such as change of software, equipment supplier, techniques • work with NHS England in reporting on and resolving safety incidents • provide data and reports against programme standards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and quality indicators as required by the national screening programme • take part in quality assurance processes and implement changes recommended by QA including urgent suspension of services if required • implement and monitor failsafe procedures and continuously ensure quality • work with bordering Providers to ensure that handover of results or patients is smooth and robust • participate in evaluation of the screening programme • ensure all health care professionals access appropriate training to maintain continuous professional development and competency • ensure appropriate governance structures are in place