“These incidents are becoming too frequent—and frankly, sickening,” Dr. Aldrich said sharply, his eyes fixed on the chairman. “How can a facility of this magnitude allow such malpractice? Are we not ashamed to even offer excuses anymore?”

“I agree with Dr. Aldrich, Mr. Chairman,” another board member chimed in, his voice taut with disbelief. “What is going on here? And why are we only learning about all this now?”

A third voice spoke, laced with frustration. “And do not ...