Clinical microsystems

Clinical microsystems

A clinical microsystem is an interdependent quality improvement unit made up of a small group of people who work together, usually on a regular basis, to provide care. Such groups are typically multidisciplinary . The patients who receive that care can also be recognised as members of a discrete group, such as patients with cancer or people attending an emergency department. Clinical microsystems share clinical and business aims, have linked processes and share information. Each microsystem produces services or care that can be measured as performance outcomes. Microsystems evolve over time and normally form part of a larger macrosystem or organisation. They are considered ‘living adaptive systems’ as each microsystem must carry out work, meet sta ff needs and main tain its coherence as a clinical unit. Clinical microsystems can be assessed on their evidence base, leadership, patient and sta ff focus, and infor mation systems. Clinical microsystems

A clinical microsystem is an interdependent quality improvement unit made up of a small group of people who work together, usually on a regular basis, to provide care. Such groups are typically multidisciplinary . The patients who receive that care can also be recognised as members of a discrete group, such as patients with cancer or people attending an emergency department. Clinical microsystems share clinical and business aims, have linked processes and share information. Each microsystem produces services or care that can be measured as performance outcomes. Microsystems evolve over time and normally form part of a larger macrosystem or organisation. They are considered ‘living adaptive systems’ as each microsystem must carry out work, meet sta ff needs and main tain its coherence as a clinical unit. Clinical microsystems can be assessed on their evidence base, leadership, patient and sta ff focus, and infor mation systems.