[s9e21] Sleeping Monster Today

Despite being cleared of medical malpractice, the trauma of being the source of the infection deeply affects Dr. Bailey, leading to a long-term struggle with OCD and anxiety in subsequent episodes. Opening Monologue Reflection

Cristina begins to tease Alex about his obvious, though unconfessed, feelings for Jo Wilson. [S9E21] Sleeping Monster

Three of Bailey’s patients develop MRSA infections and pass away following routine procedures. Despite being cleared of medical malpractice, the trauma

The "sleeping monster" is revealed to be a combination of factors: Bailey is found to be an asymptomatic carrier of MRSA, but the infection only reached patients because of defective surgical gloves . The hospital had recently switched to a cheaper brand of gloves that had microscopic leaks. Key Subplots Despite being cleared of medical malpractice