title: The need for systems integration in health care.
authors.affiliation: The Johns Hopkins Quality and Safety Research Group, Union Wharf Bldg, 1909 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA.
authors.forename: Simon C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Mathews
authors.forename: Peter J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Pronovost
mesh_terms: D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006761:Hospitals / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000458:organization & administration; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D018511:Systems Integration