Starting an AIC

As the demand for outpatient care continues to rise, ambulatory infusion centers (AICs) are becoming a vital component of modern healthcare. These centers offer patients a safe, convenient, and cost-effective environment to receive intravenous (IV) therapies without needing to be hospitalized.  

If you’re considering opening an AIC, you’re stepping into a growing market, but it requires careful planning, compliance, and clinical excellence.  

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BUSINESS STRUCTURE

Starting an ambulatory infusion clinic requires several licenses and approvals at federal, state, and local levels. To build your business structure, these are the steps you want to take:  

Registration

Required to hire employees, open a business bank account, and pay federal taxes.  

Required to hire employees, open a business bank account, and pay federal taxes.    

Required for Medicare/Medicaid billing and commercial insurers.  

Healthcare facility license, infusion license, and pharmacy license are required to compound, store, and administer medication.  

OSHA and HIPPA compliance for employee safety and patient privacy.  

Your AIC will require registered nurses, nurse practitioners, administrative support, and a supervising medical provider/director. 

 

PURPOSE AND PATIENT POPULATION

You need to define who your infusion center will serve, considering AICs cater to a variety of chronic, complex, and acute conditions. AICs typically treat conditions that often require high-cost specialty drugs, which means you’ll need a reliable way to obtain and store them.  

Below is a list of common conditions treated at AICs: 

Biologic Therapy

                 Often used to treat autoimmune                   and inflammatory conditions. 

Pain Management

Treatments that include the use of ketamine, lidocaine, and magnesium for chronic pain.  

Anti-Infective Therapy

           Often used to treat infections caused                by bacteria, viruses, and fungi.  

Hydration Support

Treatments that use saline and various electrolytes      to support acute and chronic illnesses.  

Immunoglobin Therapy

       Used to treat immune decencies        and autoimmune diseases. 

Chemotherapy

Administered under close supervision for certain cancers, such as Lymphoma and Leukemia 

RELIABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Starting an ambulatory infusion center requires specific infusion pumps and disposables to ensure the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of IV medications. At Right Way Medical we provide durable and reliable medical equipment to ensure patient safety through infusion accuracy. 

Infusion Pumps

Depending on the therapies offered at your facility, you’ll likely need a mix of infusion pumps. Features to consider when building your pump inventory are: 

  • Programmable Dose Limits
  • Drug Libraries
  • Integration
  • Battery Backup 

Volumetric Infusion Pumps deliver precise volumes of fluids and medications at a programmable rate, with large volume and ambulatory pumps falling under this umbrella.

       Large Volume Pumps

  • B. Braun Infusomat Space  
  • Baxter Sigma Spectrum 
  • Intuvie Z-800F
  • Koru Freedom 60

      Ambulatory Pumps

  • Eitan Avoset  
  • Eitan Sapphire Multi-Therapy System 
  • ICU CADD Solis VIP 
  • MOOG Curlin 6000 

Disposable Medical Supplies

Our inventory offers a broad range of high-quality supplies, covering the dynamic need for infusion therapy. From hydration to chemotherapy, we’ve got you covered.  

      Disposables

  • Administration Sets 
  • Extension Sets  
  • IV Bags
  • Needles & Syringes
  • Bandages & Dressings
  • Kits

      Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

  • Bedding
  • Blanket & Fluid Warmers
  • Patient Monitoring

INDUSTRY SUPPORT

The National Infusion Center Association

The National Infusion Center Association (NICA) is an independent, non-profit organization committed to protecting and supporting non-hospital infusion centers so they can deliver high quality care to vulnerable populations who depend on it. As an industry partner, Right Way Medical supports their mission to be the nation’s voice for infusion centers that offer a safe, more affordable alternative to hospital care settings.  

We are proud to work with an organization that advocates for higher standards of excellence, uncompromised quality and safety, and equitable access to life-changing infusion medications for those who need it most.  

The NICE Experience

The NICA Infusion Center of Excellence (NICE) Experience is an interactive mock infusion center showcasing best-in-class products and equipment that enhance operations and promote patient safety. Attendees have the opportunity to engage with clinical experts and assessors from the NICA Accreditation Program, walking away with actionable insights to elevate the level of care they provide for their patients.  

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