Three of Bailey’s patients develop MRSA infections and pass away following routine procedures.
In , titled " Sleeping Monster ," the central narrative focuses on a high-stakes investigation by the CDC after several of Dr. Miranda Bailey’s patients die from post-operative infections. The CDC Investigation [S9E21] Sleeping Monster
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
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 Investigation The CDC arrives at Grey
Cristina begins to tease Alex about his obvious, though unconfessed, feelings for Jo Wilson.
Owen Hunt continues to bond with and care for Ethan, a young boy whose parents remain in critical condition at the hospital.
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