What we do
Independent evaluation, scaled to what's needed
When QuILL tests an idea, it considers four interconnected elements: the people who deliver and receive care, the products used and processes followed, and the places where care is delivered. We don't use one test for everything. We choose the right setting, from real clinical spaces to simulation labs, fixed, mobile or digital, based on how ready an idea is and how risky it is. This is called evidence scaffolding. It means building just enough evidence at each step, so testing gives you results you can act on, not just interesting findings.
Why it matters
What is translational innovation, and why does it matter?
Translational innovation is how good ideas become real, working change in healthcare. For QuILL, it works in both directions: everyday experience, data and teamwork spark new ideas, and testing those ideas creates new knowledge and evidence that leads to further improvement. It connects what the system needs with the opportunities to meet it, as an ongoing cycle rather than a one-off step.
Community needs and opportunities both keep changing. What Queenslanders need from their health system shifts over time: rising demand, an ageing population, and more complex care needs. At the same time, new evidence, technology and ways of working open up fresh opportunities to respond. Translational innovation is how Queensland Health keeps matching one to the other, using real evidence to guide change as both move.
What we measure success against
The Septuple Aims of healthcare improvement
QuILL promotes evidence-based change that addresses the Septuple Aims of Healthcare Improvement:
- Public value
- Patient experience
- Population health
- Financial prudence
- Care Team wellbeing
- Health equity
- Environmental sustainability