Vision
Mission Statement
To enhance understanding, and make best use of, extracorporeal life support in the prevention of death from acute circulatory failure.
Values
Close Collaboration
Strong Research Ethos
Effective Clinical Systems
Robust Governance
Organisational Strategic Objectives
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1
Establish, coordinate and support a research network which enhances understanding of the role and utilisation of extracorporeal life support in the management of patients with acute, life-threatening circulatory failure, with focus on the population of Scotland. -
2
Create and manage a data infrastructure which supports best practice in the management of acute, life-threatening circulatory failure. -
3
Deliver an education programme which raises awareness of acute, life-threatening circulatory failure in the wider healthcare community and which equips specialist staff with the knowledge and skills required to deliver safe and effective extracorporeal life support. -
4
To work with NHS Scotland and other providers of health and emergency care to ensure the people of Scotland have timely and equitable access to world leading extracorporeal life support provision.