Most healthcare organizations collect enormous amounts of information, yet much of what routine care could teach them is lost. The Road from Routine Care to Research-Ready Practice presents a practical framework for changing that. Moving from the patient record to structured data, meaningful questions, responsible research and better practice, it shows healthcare leaders, clinicians and researchers how to build systems that learn continuously. Clear explanations, realistic examples and fifteen adaptable tools help readers distinguish research from audit, quality improvement and immediate clinical action-while protecting patients and preserving trust.