The Pediatric Cardiological Center of the Mediterranean “Bambino Gesù” of Taormina received the prize as the “Center of Excellence” Gold Level Elo Award “for the level reached in the life -saving supports by the” Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (Elso) “. The official delivery ceremony occurred recently during the Elso World Congress that was held at the Gaylord Convention Center in Washington. Elo Excellence in Life Support Award rewards programs all over the world that are distinguished for the implementation of processes, procedures and systems that promote health care in the provision of assistance to their patients. staff. Andriani cardiac surgeon pediatrician of the CCPM, and Dr. Chiara Tornambè Technical of cardiovascular perfusion of the MCL.
Certainly this represents a very important recognition for the activities carried out and gratifies all the health personnel in service at the CCPM and confirms that the multidisciplinary approach in so complex and fragile patients is a winning strategy. The CCPM is the first structure in Italy to receive this type of recognition and the fifth in Europe.
