Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda, part of the Health Service Executive (HSE), is a hospital where the Intensive Care Unit has embraced Eolas Medical as a core resource for clinical practice and education. The ICU team faced challenges accessing guidelines and medication information, with computer availability often a barrier in the fast-paced critical care environment.
Setting up the platform was described as very easy. Information was straightforward to upload and the content sections were simple to design. The Eolas team provided excellent guidance prior to setup, which was very beneficial. A poster with a QR code was used to promote the app to staff, making it easy for them to download and access. Within approximately two months, as staff saw the benefits, adoption grew organically across the unit.
Eolas Medical has transformed how the ICU team accesses information. Previously, staff had to find and log onto a computer to look up guidelines or medication information — a process that wasted valuable time in critical care. Now, information is at their fingertips, providing immediate access without the delays of computer-based searches.
The platform has been particularly valuable for newly employed graduate nurses joining the ICU. These staff have stated that the Eolas app was very beneficial to them, providing guidelines and processes required in the ICU environment. For all staff, having access to NICE guidelines and local guidelines in one place has made work more efficient.
Guideline adherence has improved, especially for dialysis guidance and weaning from mechanical ventilation protocols. Staff regularly refer to these resources, particularly junior team members. Access to Medusa and the BNF through the platform allows staff to quickly look up medications, reconstitution instructions, and dosing information — directly supporting safe prescribing and administration.
Staff satisfaction has been rated 5 out of 5. The platform has enhanced clinical confidence and sparked curiosity among staff to explore topics of interest, positively impacting patient safety. Staff undertaking postgraduate studies in critical care have used the app as a resource in class, with colleagues from other hospitals expressing interest in the platform.
"From the beginning I have been impressed. The support from the team in setting it up was excellent. It was easy to upload information and design the content sections. It is an essential tool for nurses as it supports their learning, provides guidance for practice and promotes patient safety. It has been a positive addition to the learning environment in ICU."
The ICU team rated Eolas Medical 5 out of 5 for team efficiency, ease of information access, and staff satisfaction, alongside 4 out of 5 for guideline adherence and patient care enhancement.
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