Inquiry Examines Hospital Failures in Death of 11-Day-Old Newborn

Fatal Accident Inquiry investigates infection and sepsis that led to Sophia Smith's death in Glasgow hospital's neonatal unit in 2017.

Sophia Smith, born with breathing difficulties and a potential heart issue, died at 11 days old after contracting an infection at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
The infection, identified as PVL-MSSA, developed into sepsis and caused a pulmonary hemorrhage, ultimately leading to her death in April 2017.
Sophia's parents, Theresa and Matthew Smith, have criticized the hospital's hygiene practices and questioned why her infection was not detected earlier despite one-on-one neonatal care.
The inquiry revealed irregularities in infection testing, with Sophia not being swabbed for infections for nine days after her initial test upon arrival in the neonatal unit.
Hospital staff and inspectors have faced scrutiny over infection control protocols, while Sophia's parents continue seeking answers about the circumstances of her death.