AOM becomes ‘early adopter’ with new Ig therapy distinction

ARLINGTON, Texas – AOM Infusion (AOM) has earned the Distinction in Immunoglobulin (Ig) Therapy from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) in collaboration with the Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS). This distinction is designed to identify immunoglobulin therapy centers of excellence, and AOM is proud to be among the first infusion therapy providers nationwide to receive it, the company says. “This distinction reflects the work we do every day to improve health and enhance lives through clinically rigorous, patient-centered infusion care,” says John Vlahopoulos, chief clinical officer at AOM Infusion. “We pursued the Ig Distinction to align our immunoglobulin therapy program with the most comprehensive standards of practice, ensuring the highest quality care for our patients. This recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, outcomes, and patient education.” To earn the Ig Distinction, providers must already hold ACHC Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation or ACHC Infusion Pharmacy Accreditation and demonstrate adherence to an extensive set of clinical, operational, and professional standards. These standards evaluate every aspect of a provider’s immunoglobulin program, including policies for patient acceptance, care planning, and ethical oversight, as well as continuous monitoring of program effectiveness using data to guide care decisions and improve outcomes. “The Distinction in Ig Therapy was created to elevate immunoglobulin therapy nationwide by recognizing infusion therapy providers that go beyond baseline accreditation and truly demonstrate their expertise,” says Caroline Girardeau, PharmD, ACHC’s Pharmacy Accreditation Program director. “AOM Infusion was an early adopter, participating in a beta-survey to field test our standards for relevance. This serves to set a new benchmark in immunoglobulin therapy, demonstrating excellence in clinical care, patient education, and training. We are proud to recognize AOM as one of the first providers to earn this distinction.”