Before You Apply

Here are important things to know before you apply for the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Award of Excellence. Find forms, resources and tools for award evaluation, and tips on how to prepare for the path to excellence. Also, understand application fees and deadlines.

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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.

Award Evaluation & Improvement Tool

 

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Path to Excellence Readiness Tool

 

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Application Worksheet

Application Worksheet

 

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Resources

Welcome to the Resources for the ELSO Award of Excellence in Life Support!

Resources for Prospective Centers applying for the Award

 

PDSA Form

 

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AIM Statement Form

 

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ELSO Guidelines

 

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Award Policies and Procedures

 

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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

 

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