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Supporting Clinicians in Optimizing Patient Outcomes
Through Hydration

Hydration is a quiet but critical determinant of LTC resident health and quality of life.

We deliver physician-directed IV hydration to proactively keep patients healthier.

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The Problem

Hydration is one of the most overlooked determinants of health in nursing home patients.

Adequate hydration maintains the cellular equilibrium needed for optimal body function.

A daily fluid deficit as low as 1-2% over 30 days disturbs normal cell function, triggering symptoms like:

01

Cognitive impairment

Affecting executive function, short-term memory and psychomotor performance

02

Fatigue and depression

And other mood alterations like confusion and anxiety, and decreased participation in care

03

Musculoskeletal symptoms

Muscle cramps, reduced endurance, and impaired physical performance that heightens fall risk

04

Delayed wound healing

Due to cellular dehydration’s systemic effects on tissue health and repair processes

05

Heightened infection risk

Increased urinary tract infections due to decreased urine volume and potential immune system effects

Many long-term-care patients 
are chronically hypohydrated – and suffering significantly because of it.

Their symptoms are easy to mistake for normal aging. Their lab values aren’t showing markers of acute dehydration. So their deterioration isn’t addressed.

This suffering is preventable

by one of modern medicine’s oldest, lowest risk interventions:

Proactive IV Hydration

Understanding the Why

Why “Give them more to drink” isn’t always the answer

While increased oral intake is important, It usually can’t do enough to reverse hypohydration.

That’s because:

01

Patients’ thirst drive is lower

Due to age, polypharmacy, and hypohydration itself

02

Communication is compromised

Due to many patients’ cognitive impairments

03

Patients have mobility limitations

That make it hard for them to independently access fluid

04

Daily requirements aren’t enough

Returning to cellular equilibrium requires temporary hyperhydration

That is why we founded

To combat dehydration in long term care settings,

One patient
at a time.

We are a team of physicians and SNF operators united by the belief that adequate hydration is a basic health need for long term care patients – and that every patient deserves access to it.

Together, we have developed a clinically proven solution that patients welcome, clinicians applaud, and facilities integrate with ease.

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WHAT WE DO

Our all-encompassing solution

Step 1

Evaluate clinical need

Step 2

Administer safe, monitored care

Step 3

Ensure clinical compliance success

Each patient is evaluated based on hydration status, medical history, and other factors to determine if IV hydration therapy is clinically appropriate in their case.

Our expertly trained IV nurses administer infusions on-site, monitoring patients closely throughout treatment to ensure safe, effective delivery.

We uphold regulatory standards through rigorous pre-auditing, post-auditing, and ongoing monitoring—plus proactive advocacy with regulatory bodies on your behalf.

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The Success Metrics

The difference we’re making

The Dehydration Cascade

Regular Patient

Reduced Oral Intake

Even 95% of required intake creates deficit over time

Intracellular Fluid Shift

Physiologic response to maintain homeostasis

Mood Fatigue Cognition

Initial response to ICF deficit; I&O’s & labs look normal

Reduced Participation In Care

Mood and fatigue reduce activity level and engagement

Secondary Symptoms & Sequelae

Changes in ADLs; muscle cramps; headaches; fall risk; infection risk; diabetic instability

Vitaline Pateint

Reduced Oral Intake

Even 95% of required intake creates deficit over time

Intracellular Fluid Shift

Physiologic response to maintain homeostasis

Vitaline IV

Fluid/Micronutrient Bolus "Reset" of ICF/ECF Equilibrium

Improved Risk Factors:

IV Hydration: Progression-Preventive Intervention for Impending or Subacute Dehydration

  • Bolus “rebalances” ICF/ECF equilibrium
  • Reduces risk, attenuates cognitive, other sequelae
  • Resets baseline for sustained oral hydration

Service Model

Two pathways to partnership

PRIME

FOR

Facilities prioritizing seamless implementation and complete peace of mind

Full-service model. We deploy expert nurses, manage all compliance requirements, handle documentation and operational coordination, and guide your staff through smooth integration. You workflows see minimal disruption or additional load.

CORE

FOR

Operators seeking maximum flexibility and program control

Hire your own nurses and maintain full operational control while leveraging our clinical expertise, compliance infrastructure, and regulatory advocacy – at approximately half the cost of full-service.

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Compliance

Driven by care
Anchored in compliance

Regulatory confidence is non-negotiable in long-term care.

That's why we've built comprehensive compliance infrastructure that protects your facility at every stage.

01

Audit-ready documentation

that meets CMS and state standards
02

Proactive advocacy

with Myers and Stauffer, OIG, and regulatory agencies
03

Full legal and government affairs support

when challenges arise
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Testimonial

Endorsed by experts, built on excellence

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Dr. LeAnthony Hardy
Medical Director
Cartersville and Fulton Centers
These programs are not only improving patient comfort and outcomes but are keeping residents in their familiar environments...
Since implementing preventive hydration protocols at Empire Care Centers we’ve seen measurable reductions in emergency transfers related to dehydration and infection. These programs are not only improving patient comfort and outcomes but are keeping residents in their familiar environments instead of sending them to the hospital unnecessarily.
Dr. Tom Klein
Geriatrician
At multiple Jade, Aperion, and Infinity Care Facilities
The data shows that when hydration is managed medically and compliantly, it significantly reduces hospitalizations, urinary tract infections, and overall morbidity among frail seniors.
Preventive IV hydration represents exactly the kind of proactive, patient-centered care that CMS has encouraged under value-based models. The data shows that when hydration is managed medically and compliantly, it significantly reduces hospitalizations, urinary tract infections, and overall morbidity among frail seniors.
Dr. Andrew Offerle
Q
What meaningful improvements have you observed in residents receiving Dript hydration services?
A
I’ve seen patients who otherwise spend most of the day in bed or in a wheelchair be much more alert and active the next day.
Q
How would you describe your experience working with the Dript clinical team?
A
It’s been a good experience for me. They’ve made it very easy for me to give my patient this extra boost.
Q
What would you say to another provider considering Dript IV Therapy for their patients?
A
I would tell them the vast majority of long-term care patients are under hydrated and taking a proactive approach helps them live better days.

Healthy hydration is foundational to your patients’ health and quality of life.

Vitaline helps you ensure they can access it.

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