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National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

NAPBC Standards Requiring Triennial Review

December 5, 2024

NAPBC standards requiring triennial review must be reviewed at least once each accreditation cycle. These BPLC evaluations must be documented in the BPLC meeting minutes.

For site visits occurring in 2025 and 2026, the review of the following standards requiring triennial review may be documented in the meeting minutes of any BPLC meeting held before the scheduled site visit date.

  • Standard 5.1: Screening for Breast Cancer
  • Standard 5.2: Diagnostic Imaging of the Breast and Axilla
  • Standard 5.3: Evaluation and Management of Benign Breast Disease
  • Standard 5.5: Genetic Evaluation and Management
  • Standard 5.8: Patient Navigation
  • Standard 5.14: Breast Cancer Staging Using the AJCC System
  • Standard 5.15: Survivorship
  • Standard 5.16: Surveillance

For more information on the NAPBC standards, Optimal Resources for Breast Care (2024 Standards), visit the NAPBC website. Questions regarding the NAPBC accreditation standards should be submitted through the CAnswer Forum.