Intravenous (IV) therapy is increasing in skilled nursing facilities for several reasons. The number of IV medications is increasing and expanding to treat more diagnoses than ever before. The length of these IV medications may be a few doses, a few days, or the rest of the patient's life. Medical diagnoses treated with a variety of IV fluids and medications include diabetes, heart failure, and many types of infections, which can be common among residents. Skilled nursing facilities (SNF) [...]
