Understanding Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) in Louisiana and Your Legal Rights Hospital stays, intended to restore health, can sometimes lead to devastating complications: infections acquired within the very walls meant to heal. These are known as Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs), and for patients in Louisiana, they represent a serious and often preventable risk. When an HAI occurs due to negligence or a breach in the standard of care, it can transform a routine medical procedure or treatment into a complex medical malpractice claim. This article aims to shed light on your legal options if you or a loved one has suffered an HAI in a Louisiana hospital. What are Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)? HAIs, also referred to as nosocomial infections, are infections that patients contract while receiving medical care for another condition. They were not present or incubating at the time of admission. These infections can range from mild to life-threatening and o...