Figure 1

Schematic representing the direct aspects of intervention. Unshaded boxes represent intervention aspects that are the focus of the network and higher-level feedback and learning. Indirect aspects of the intervention that might result from lower, hospital level collaboration catalyzed by the direct intervention are presented in shaded boxes. Intervention components may affect one or more organizational levels while ultimately intended to improve quality of care. The dynamic and iterative nature of the intervention comprised by the network collaboration is suggested by the complete circular line, while the iterative nature of local, internal effects that may result is suggested by the broken line. Such dynamic effects may be synergistic, as is hoped, or antagonistic.