Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation | ECMO
Before you apply
Criteria
Centers applying for the Award for Excellence in Life Support
- Must be an ELSO member in good standing for at least 3 years
- Must have supported an average of five (5) patients per year for the past 5 years
- Must have reported all patients to the ELSO registry
After meeting these requirements, a Center may complete the ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support
application. A minimum score must be achieved on the application in order to be designated as a Center
of
Excellence. The application is reviewed using a validated and standardized Award Scoring Tool.
Centers applying for the Path to Excellence in Life Support
- Must be an ELSO member in good standing
- Must report all patients treated with ECLS to ELSO (there is no minimum patient requirement)
After meeting these requirements, a Center may complete the application for the Path to Excellence
recognition. A minimum score must be achieved on the application in order to be designated as on the
Path to
Excellence. The application is reviewed using a validated and standardized Award Scoring Tool.
Achieving the Path to Excellence recognition allows the ECLS program to continue forward with patient
care
and the development of a robust quality review program that should allow them to meet criteria to apply
for
the ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support designation.
Why Should I Apply?
The ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support signifies to patients and families a commitment to
exceptional
patient care. It demonstrates to the health care community an assurance of high-quality standards,
specialized equipment and supplies, defined patient protocols, and advanced education of all staff
members.
ECLS Centers may use the award to market themselves as distinguished leaders in critical care as it
provides
evidence of the commitment of the institution to high quality state of the art healthcare. The ELSO
Award of
Excellence is recognized by the US News and World Report and Parents magazine as one criterion for top
institutions.
Application Fees
ELSO Award for Excellence
(Gold
or Platinum)
✓ $3500 fee USD, due March 1st
✓ 3 year Award Period
✓ Member of ELSO for 3 years minimum
✓ Average of 5 patients/year for the past 5 years
✓ Report all patients to ELSO Registry
✓ Complete all 7 sections of the application
ELSO Path to Excellence Award (Silver)
✓ $2000 fee USD, due March 1st
✓ 3 year Award Period
✓ Member of ELSO
✓ Report all patients to ELSO Registry
✓ Complete only the first 4 sections of the application
Award Presentations
Award recipients
will be recognized with an engraved plaque at one ELSO conference of their choice:
• The Annual ELSO Conference
• The Annual EuroELSO Congress
• Asia Pacific ELSO Conference
• Latin America ELSO Conference