Infections in Hospitals: A Preventable Crisis |Episode 16

Lexcura Clinical Insights · Aug 23, 2026 · 11m

Healthcare-associated infections cause substantial harm, but the presence of an infection does not by itself establish negligence. The central question is whether recognized prevention and response measures were followed.

In Episode 16, Infections in Hospitals: A Preventable Crisis, Michelle Carroll explores the clinical, ethical, and legal questions surrounding preventable infections acquired during hospital care. The discussion considers how clinical decisions, documentation practices, communication failures, and system conditions may affect patient safety, liability, and causation.

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