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.
Employer Identification Number
Required to hire employees, open a business bank account, and pay federal taxes.
National Provider Identifier
Required for Medicare/Medicaid billing and commercial insurers.
State Licensing and Permits
Healthcare facility license, infusion license, and pharmacy license are required to compound, store, and administer medication.
Compliance
OSHA and HIPPA compliance for employee safety and patient privacy.
Clinical Staff
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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