Empowering emergency care through research, innovation, and impact

iIMPROVE: i IMPlementation Research in Emergency Departments to ImprOVE Care

A digital hub designed to help emergency departments translate research into real-world change. By combining implementation science with practical, evidence-informed tools, iIMPROVE supports clinicians, Health service leaders, and researchers to improve care, outcomes, and sustainability across the health system. The iIMPROVE Digital Hub is one of the key outcomes of the PIVC study. 

Explore the iIMPROVE Toolkits

• iIMPROVE PIVC Best Practice Toolkit – Implement best practice for PIVC use in Australian emergency departments.

• iIMPROVE PSP Best Practice Toolkit – Advanced care and outcomes for patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP).

• iIMPROVE Diagnostic Excellence Toolkit – Strengthen diagnostic accuracy and patient-centred decision-making.

Co-designed with consumers, clinicians, and the research team, and developed in collaboration with the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation (MCHRI), will be launched globally in Q2/Q3 2026. 

Why Use iIMPROVE Digital Hub Tools?

• Translate evidence into practice

• Improve patient outcomes and experience

• Reduce unnecessary care and costs

• Support sustainable healthcare delivery

Access and Subscription

Health services can register for free access until 31 December 2029, with the possibility of an extension.

After this period, an AU$500 annual subscription will support the ongoing maintenance and development of the iIMPROVE digital hub.

Spotlight: iIMPROVE PIVC Best Practice Toolkit

Key features include:

• Smart Audit Tool: Conduct annual point-of-care and policy audits, generate automated reports, and access real-time data to drive continuous                                improvement.

• Idle Cannula Costing Calculator: Estimate the financial impact of idle cannulas.

• Idle Cannula Carbon Calculator: Quantify the environmental footprint of common practices.

• Suite of Interventions: Access practical, evidence-based strategies to embed best practice.