Inquiry Reveals Glasgow Hospital's Construction Failures

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow faced critical issues post-construction, leading to patient safety concerns and legal actions.

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is investigating the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, which opened in 2015 with significant design and build issues.
Dr. Jennifer Armstrong, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Medical Director, testified that the hospital was not 'fit for patients,' with problems in ventilation and water systems.
The inquiry follows a series of infection outbreaks at the hospital, including the death of 10-year-old Milly Main, prompting a focus on patient safety.
Legal action was initiated by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde against construction companies to recover £72.8m in losses, though this was paused for adjudication.
Whistleblower doctors raised concerns about infection control, but their actions were criticized for allegedly undermining patient safety efforts.