The CDC arrives at Grey Sloan Memorial to identify the source. Initial suspicion falls on Dr. Bailey as she was the common surgeon.
Three of Bailey’s patients develop MRSA infections and pass away following routine procedures. [S9E21] Sleeping Monster
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 The CDC arrives at Grey Sloan Memorial to
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 [S9E21] Sleeping Monster