Which of the following represents an error in technique when preparing regulated medical waste for disposal by an infectious waste service?

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Storing a biohazard box in the front office for pickup by the medical waste service is an error in technique as it can lead to the spread of infectious waste and potentially harm employees and visitors. The correct approach is to store the waste in a secure designated area and have it picked up by the infectious waste service regularly. Closing the lid of a full sharps container in the examining room, double-bagging regulated medical waste, and placing a biohazard bag in a cardboard box and sealing it are all correct techniques for preparing regulated medical waste for disposal.

Which of the Following Represents an Error in Technique When