Cebu Doctors’ University

College of Nursing
Mandaue City

DOUBLE BAGGING
Definition:
Double bagging is an infection control measure in which one bag containing
contaminated articles or materials, such as soiled linen, is placed within another.
Purpose:
1. To reduce contamination of the external surface of the bag that could be
transmitted to hospital personnel subsequently handling them.
2. To prevent contamination of the surroundings.
Materials:
2 Disposable Caps (1-nurse; 1-patient) 2 yellow garbage bags
Disposable Clean Gloves 1 name tag
Gown 2 linens
2 Disposable Masks (1-nurse; 1-patient) surgical tape

PROCEDURE RATIONALE
Double Bagging (Nurse-in-charge in the
Isolation Room) when informed of coming
transfer:

1. Prepare the necessary materials in

the assigned isolation room.
2. Wear gown, mask, cap and gloves.
3. Prepare the 2 garbage bags, fold
back the opening for bigger/wider
opening. The 1st bag is placed in the
patient’s room and the 2nd bag is
 placed near or outside the patient’s
door.
4. When the patient is wheeled in the
room, remove the linen covering
the patient touching only the outer
part of the lining and place it inside
the 1st bag.
5. Transfer the patient to the bed from
the wheelchair. Place wheelchair
parallel to the bed facing the foot
part. Check if wheelchair is locked.
6. Remove the linen covering the
wheelchair. Untie first the lower
knot making sure not to touch the
contaminated part, and place it
inside the 1st bag.
7. Remove the patient’s cap followed
by the mask. Place it inside the first
bag. Close the opening by twisting
its upper end.
8. Place the first bag inside the second
bag which is outside the room.
9. Remove the cap, mask and gloves
together with the gown and place
them inside the second bag.
10. Secure the bag with a tape and
label it with the room no. and type
of isolation. (indicate if article is
 contaminated with blood and other
drainage or secretions).
Revised August 2021