We know that this crisis is particularly challenging for our residents and their families. – Greg Miller

Loveland, Ohio – After Loveland Magazine learned of the high number of COVID 19 cases at the Loveland Health Care Center, their spokesperson Greg Miller with Health Care Management Group said he would send an email response to our questions. (60 cases of COVID 19 at Loveland Health Care Center)

Miller responded by sending this statement to Loveland Magazine this evening at 8:01 PM.

Loveland Health Care Center

MEDIA STATEMENT

September 29, 2020

Our facility appreciates the interest in the COVID-19 status of our residents. We can confirm that we do have staff and/or residents who have tested positive, or who are deemed positive, for COVID-19.

Please note that out of respect to those impacted and, in accordance with privacy laws, we will not be sharing any details regarding the positive cases publicly.

When these cases first developed, we notified our residents and their families, and we immediately involved the appropriate authorities. We continue to work with our local and state departments of health to monitor our active cases, and we have a plan in place to try to limit additional exposures. Our plan includes continuing our no visitor policy, enhanced health screening of residents and staff, and other measures informed by guidance from federal agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). New cases are reported to residents, families and local and federal agencies as required by law. 

We know that this crisis is particularly challenging for our residents and their families. We empathize with their feelings of separation and vulnerability, and we want to thank them for their ongoing support and trust. The positive energy they provide to us every day is invaluable.

We also want to thank and acknowledge our heroic staff. While many people are staying home during this crisis, our staff show up every day to do the essential work of caring for our vulnerable residents with dedication and purpose for the greater good.

Thank you as well to our broader community for your concern for the well-being of our residents and our staff. It means so much to us to have the backing of our community at this difficult time.

Here are the questions posed to Miller earlier this afternoon:

• How many patients are normally at LHCC? (bed count?)

• How many staff are normally at LHCC?

• The stats from the Ohio Department of Health from the last reporting date (9/23/20)are – 37 residents and 11 staff members with COVID 19. The cumulative case report reveals 39 residents and 21 staff members.

• Are those the current numbers?

• Has the count increased since that report (9/23/20)?

• Can you give an update on the numbers as of today?

• Can you tell us how you or LHCC reports cases? Who do you report to? Ohio Department of Health? Hamilton County Health? Warren County Health? Other?

• Have there been deaths from COVID 19 among residents or staff?

• It is our understanding that Ohio has eased visiting restrictions for Ohio nursing homes. Have you eased or otherwise changed visiting protocol at LHCC in light of the State’s new orders or the case count at LHCC?

• Are you currently accepting new residents?