HMC’s Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) has received the Gold Level ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organisation.The ELSO Excellence in Life Support Award recognises ECLS programmes worldwide that distinguish themselves by having processes, procedures and systems in place that promote excellence and exceptional care in providing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to their patients.ELSO's goal is to recognise and honour ECLS programmes that reach the highest level of performance, innovation and quality. As a designated Centre of Excellence, HMC has demonstrated extraordinary achievement in three categories: Excellence in promoting the mission, activities, and vision of ELSO; excellence in patient care by using the highest quality measures, processes, and structures based upon evidence andexcellence in training, education, collaboration, and communication supporting ELSO guidelines that contributes to a healing environment for families, patients and staff.Dr Ibrahim Fawzy, ECMO lead and medical director of HMC's Aisha bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital, said: “This prestigious recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication, exceptional skills, and tireless efforts of our entire team; physicians, nurses and perfusionists. HMC’s ECLS programme strives to deliver care to the highest international standards. Receiving the Gold Level ELSO Award for the second time, following our initial accreditation in 2018, is formal recognition of the quality of processes, procedures and systems in place at HMC.”The ELSO Award signifies to patients and families a commitment to exceptional patient care. It also demonstrates to the healthcare community an assurance of high-quality standards, specialized equipment and supplies, defined patient protocols, and advanced education of all staff members.