What You Should Know:
– Wellstar MCG Health, formerly known as Augusta University Health, has achieved significant improvements in its point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) program using Exo Works™, a software solution from Exo.
– Exo Works simplifies and streamlines POCUS exam documentation, billing, quality assurance (QA), and education for healthcare staff.
Transforming Workflow and Efficiency:
Since implementing Exo Works, Wellstar MCG Health has seen:
- Streamlined Workflow: Imaging, QA, and documentation processes are now streamlined, improving efficiency for staff in emergency and internal medicine departments.
- Easy Integration: The software integrates seamlessly with existing healthcare IT infrastructure and scales across all departments.
- Enhanced Education: Exo Works facilitates training for novice ultrasound users.
- Improved Patient Experience: All these factors contribute to a more positive patient experience.
Investment Repaid Quickly:
The positive impact of Exo Works is reflected in Wellstar MCG Health’s financial results:
- Break-even achieved in 3 months: The initial investment in Exo Works was recovered within just three months of implementation.
- 203% ROI in 9 months: After nine months, Wellstar MCG Health boasts a remarkable 203% return on investment.
Benefits Beyond Efficiency
Exo Works offers advantages beyond streamlining workflows:
- Quality Assurance Boost: Wellstar MCG Health has increased its POCUS exam QA rate from 10% to 100%. This ensures consistent image and documentation quality, ultimately leading to better patient care.
- Enhanced Medical Education: The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has begun using Exo Works to pilot a medical student ultrasound training and feedback program.
Exo Works: A Cornerstone of a Holistic POCUS Ecosystem
Exo Works is part of a comprehensive medical imaging ecosystem offered by Exo. This ecosystem includes:
- Exo Iris™: A revolutionary handheld ultrasound device.
- AI Solutions: A growing suite of artificial intelligence solutions.
- Exo Works POCUS Workflow Software: The software currently in use by Wellstar MCG Health.
“Exo Works has made my life easier by simplifying the process of ultrasound order entry and image capture. Rather than spending my time teaching EM residents how to do data entry correctly, I can focus on reviewing images and giving meaningful feedback. We are capturing a much larger percentage of the images obtained in the ED which creates better ultrasound users and translates to better patient care,” said Daniel A. Kaminstein, MD, MSEd, DTM&H, FACEP, the Assistant Dean of Ultrasound Education & Director of Global Health at the Medical College of Georgia. “With Exo Works, the barriers to POCUS are significantly reduced, making this learning tool available to a greater number of our students and residents.”
