My SIL is an LPN who does private duty. Her patient is a quad and has to be straight cathed Q 6 hours. She claims that the patients case manager came by to make sure they were re-using the catheter. She said there was a doctors order to do so. My SIL said they are to soak the red rubber catheter in 1/2 H20 and 1/2 vinegar after use, rinse, dry and re-use! I have never heard of this. She said she did learn in LPN school that some home patients do
re-use the catheters and that it's okay to do so in home care. I said "I would absolutely not do it". I said the insurance company will say whatever in order to save a buck. What do you think?