Advanced Infusion Solutions awarded accreditation from the Joint Commission

Aug. 24, 2009 - PRLog -- Clinton, Ms, – By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, Advanced Infusion Solutions has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™.
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation's health care through voluntary accreditation. Advance Infusion Solutions, which provides home infusion (IV) services, received the accreditation award after The Joint Commission found that it had demonstrated compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for home care organizations.  The on-site survey occurred in July.
"In becoming accredited, Advanced Infusion Solutions was evaluated against a set of national standards by a Joint Commission surveyor experienced in the delivery of home care services," says Margherita Labson, R.N., executive director, Home Care Accreditation, The Joint Commission.  "Achieving accreditation demonstrates Advanced Infusion Solutions commitment to provide high quality and safe care to its patients."
David Buck, Vice President says Joint Commission accreditation shows that "we make a significant investment in quality on a day-to-day basis from the top down.  We seek accreditation for our organization because we want to be the best and we view obtaining Joint Commission accreditation as another step toward excellence."
He notes that accreditation is attainable only through the cooperation and communication among staff members.  "Everyone here at Advanced Infusion Solutions plays a valuable role in working to meet the standards.  I think it gives them a feeling of prestige to work in an accredited organization," says Buck.  "They also appreciate the educational aspect of the survey and the opportunity to interact with The Joint Commission (surveyor/team)."

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Advanced Infusion Solutions is a locally owned and operated home infusion pharmacy in Mississippi wholly owned by Bond Pharmacy. Founded in 1998, Bond Pharmacy has served respiratory patients all over central Mississippi. Under new ownership, home infusion services have been added to Bond’s legacy of superior service. Thus, Bond Pharmacy is now Advanced Infusion Solutions. Home infusion is often less expensive, provides better outcomes, and allows the patient to receive treatment in the comfort of home.