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How to start an FMT Program: A Turnkey Model for Building Your Own Hospital-Based FMT Program. 

OpenBiome transitions from an FMT distributor to a Foundation, we are sharing our tools and technical expertise to help hospitals build and sustain their own in-house FMT programs—ensuring patient access to FMT. 

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What you will learn: 

ONE

Hospital-based FMT Banking

Establish safe, compliant FMT banking within your hospital network: 
  • Use patient-identified donors for urgent FMT in severe-fulminant C. diff cases.  
  • Expand capacity with universal donor recruitment and inventory management.  
  • Leverage OpenBiome’s screening protocols and SOPs, adapted for your setting.  
  • Train staff in collection, processing, and storage aligned with biosafety standards.
  • Get support for donor recruitment, including marketing materials, partnerships with in-house blood banks or local drives.  
Two

Training & Technical Support 

Equip your team with the knowledge and tools to succeed: 

  • Targeted training for physicians, lab teams, and administrators.  
  • Hands-on guidance through program launch and scaling.  
  • Ongoing support to troubleshoot challenges and improve performance.  
  • Access to a peer network of experienced sites and potential program ambassadors.  
Three

Quality Assurance & Clinical Integration

Embed FMT into your hospital’s care model with confidence:  

  • Establish clear quality control and reporting protocols.  
  • Participate in AGA’s FMT Registry to track outcomes and contribute to safety data. 
  • Prepare your team for regulatory compliance, including Single Patient INDs.  
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Why This Is Good for Your Hospital 

Better Outcomes, Faster Care 

FMT prevents recurrence of CDI in 80-90% of cases  

Operational Efficiency

In-house capacity ensures timely access to treatments, especially for emergency cases and those who do not qualify or who have failed standard of care products. 

Value-Based Care Alignment  

Reduce extended hospital stays, avoid repeat antibiotic use, and align with infection control goals — saving both direct and indirect costs. 

Regulatory Preparedness  

OpenBiome provides clear guidance on enforcement discretion, IND requirements, screening protocols, and biosafety standards, reducing the burden on your team.  

Reputation as a Clinical Leader 

Become a hub for microbiome-based therapies. Stand at the forefront of next-generation infection care. 

Let’s build a future where no patient suffers from C. diff due to lack of FMT access.  Learn more or enroll your hospital in the FMT Hospital Access Program.

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