The map was designed to be able to portray all of the relevant data on a single page. The sectors and agencies are portrayed as irregular shaped areas. The key phenomena and events are described informally. The major problems are highlighted in yellow boxes. They are connected to their apparent causes by arrows.
Relevant data appear in the sector boxes as needed to convey the scope and size of services.
The map went through several versions as the task force met to integrate their thoughts about the problems of integration of services. The map was not, however, thought of as a product by itself, but only an artifact that helped the process of the task force to achieve their common understandings so they could proceed to their main task which was developing the priorities for system-wide change in how long term care is delivered.