Eolas Medical: Better Knowledge, Safer Care

Case study

Carilion Clinic Achieves 4x Increase in Antimicrobial Stewardship Resource Access with Eolas Medical

Carilion Clinic, a major US healthcare system spanning six hospitals and approximately 280 outpatient practices, implemented Eolas Medical to centralize antimicrobial stewardship resources that were previously scattered and often behind a firewall. Within the first month of launch, the team saw sustained engagement — and a 4-fold increase in access to stewardship resources compared to the pre-Eolas period.

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The Challenge

Before Eolas Medical, the Antimicrobial Stewardship team at Carilion Clinic faced significant barriers to getting their resources into the hands of clinicians across a large healthcare system. Antibiotic treatment guidelines, data dashboards, provider education materials, microbiology guides, and other stewardship tools were not housed centrally, and many were behind a firewall — making bedside access particularly challenging.

Implementation

Implementing Eolas was described as very straightforward. The team had complete control over the content, which they loaded into the platform over the course of a few weeks. The intuitive organizational structure of Eolas allowed them to arrange their resources in a way that made sense for clinicians. To drive adoption, the team created simple printed and digital postcards with download instructions, which were distributed by physician and pharmacy leadership across the organization.

Impact on Efficiency and Access

All clinical guidance and stewardship resources are now in a single place, accessible at the bedside where clinicians most often need them. The organizing structure has proven intuitive, making it easy for clinicians to find the right resources quickly. Engagement with the platform has been sustained over the first four months of implementation.

A Measurable Result

Perhaps the most striking outcome is the nearly 4-fold increase in access to antimicrobial stewardship resources since the launch of Eolas compared to the period before the app was available. While the team does not have specific speed metrics, this dramatic increase in engagement demonstrates that clinicians are finding and using the resources far more readily than before.

Looking Ahead

Carilion Clinic plans to measure the impact on guideline adherence and patient care outcomes in the coming months, and looks forward to integrating AI into the platform to support clinical decision-making.

Quantitative Ratings

  • Team efficiency: 5/5
  • Ease of accessing information: 5/5

Testimonial

"Eolas has helped us to organize our antimicrobial stewardship resources in a single location and bring them to the bedside where they are most beneficial for clinicians."

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