Summary of microsystem characteristics
| Characteristic | Operational definition |
|---|---|
| Integration of information | • Information is key, technology may be very helpful |
| Measurement | • Microsystem routinely measures processes and outcomes feeds data back to providers, makes changes based on data |
| Interdependence of care team | • Care provided by a multidisciplinary team, information is key to the relationship |
| Supportiveness of the larger system | • Microsystem views larger organisation as helpful |
| Constancy of purpose | • Integration of the aim throughout the microsystem |
| Connection to community | • Microsystem is a resource to the community, community is a resource to the microsystem |
| Investment in improvement | • Resources made available for improvement (training, money, time) |
| Alignment of role and training | • Health professionals expected to work at the upper limits of education, training |