Table 2

 The five essential goals (“5Ps”) of the microsystem

5 PsWhat are implications for effective microsystem functioning?
PurposeWhat is the purpose of the clinical microsystem and how does that purpose fit within the overall vision?
PatientsWho are the people served by the microsystem?
ProfessionalsWho are the staff who work together in the microsystem?
ProcessesWhat are the caregiving and support processes the microsystem uses to provide care and services?
PatternsWhat are the patterns that characterize microsystem functioning?