MI HR0276

Opposes Governor Whitmer's Executive Order 2020-50 (April 15, 2020) requiring nursing homes below 80% capacity to create isolated COVID-19 "dedicated units" or transfer patients to designated "regional hubs."

Contends the policy lacked adequate personal protective equipment, staffing levels, and testing protocols, and likely caused cross-contamination between COVID-19 and non-infected residents due to staff working in multiple units.

Notes nursing home residents account for one-third of Michigan COVID-19 deaths, with concerns about underreporting and incomplete data transparency from the state health department.

Argues available alternatives such as field hospitals (TCF Center in Detroit and Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi) were underutilized, with only 50 patients served despite millions in taxpayer funding.

Calls for accountability and demands answers from those responsible for implementing the policy, asserting it represented a disregard for human life.