What should be done after placing a biohazard bag in the room of an isolation patient?

After placing a biohazard bag in the room of an isolation patient, sealing it in a second biohazard bag is the appropriate action to take. This practice is crucial for maintaining safety and preventing the spread of infection. A second bag provides an additional layer of containment, ensuring that any materials that could pose a biohazard risk are safely sealed and secured before removal from the isolation area. This step helps protect healthcare workers and other patients from potential exposure to hazardous materials contained within the first bag.

Other disposal methods, such as disposing of it in regular trash or leaving it in the room until the end of the shift, would jeopardize safety standards and infection control protocols. Returning it to the main office for disposal without proper containment could also lead to exposure risks. Therefore, sealing the bag in another biohazard bag is a critical standard procedure that supports effective infection control practices in healthcare settings.