Using Double Bagging for Isolation

Equipment
2 isolation bags
Items to be removed from room
Gloves

Procedure
1. Follow dress protocol for entering isolation room, or, if you are already in the isolation room, continue with step 2.

2. Close isolation bag when it is one-half to three-fourths full. Close bag inside the isolation room.

3. Double-bag for safety if outside of bag is contaminated, if the bag could be easily penetrated, or if contaminated material in the bag is heavy and could break bag.

4. Set-up a new bag for continued use inside room. Bag is usually red with the word “Biohazard” written on outside of bag.

5. Place bag from inside room in to a bag held open by a second health care worker outside room if double bagging is required. Second health care worker makes a cuff with the top of the bag and places hands under cuff. This prevents hands from becoming contaminated.

6. Place bag in to second bag with out contaminating outside of bag. Secure top of bag by typing a knot in top of bag.

7. Take bag to designated area where biohazard material is collected; usually “dirty” utility room.

8. Remove gloves and wash hands

N.B. Out side of base is contaminated
Base could easily be penetrated
Contaminated material is heavy and could break bas.