NOVI, Mich. – Novi city officials provided an update on the public health investigation into the death and reported illnesses of patients who recently received treatment at the DaVita Dialysis Center, saying no criminal conduct was identified.
The investigation began on June 21 after Novi police officers received a report of a missing person, a 71-year-old patient who was last seen earlier that day at the DaVita Novi Dialysis Center, located near Grand River Avenue and Beck Road.
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Family members were concerned when the patient failed to return home following their appointment. When officers arrived at the dialysis center, they found the patient dead inside a car. Police said there was no indication of foul play.
Novi police contacted emergency personnel at Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital and learned that several patients who had recently received treatment at the DaVita Novi Dialysis Center had sought medical care.
Four patients were identified at the hospital, including one who is in the intensive care unit. A fifth patient was also hospitalized following treatement at a DaVita Southfield location.
The DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi is closed at the request of the Oakland County Health Division as a precautionary measure during the ongoing public health investigation.
The City of Novi released a statement on Thursday, June 25, regarding the investigation.
“Since the initial investigation, the Novi Police Department has worked closely with local and state health officials to review all available information,” Novi city officials said in a statement on Thursday. “At this time, no evidence of suspicious activity, foul play, or criminal conduct has been identified.”
The investigation is now being handled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
As there are no further updates from a law enforcement perspective, this will serve as the final public statement from the City of Novi regarding this incident.
Local 4 reached out to the DaVita Dialysis center in Novi on June 23 and received the following statement:
“We are aware of the incident and out of respect for patient privacy, we are unable to comment on its specifics. Our unwavering focus remains on delivering exceptional care for our patients, many of which are medically vulnerable with complex care needs. We are proud to be part of the Novi community and care for our patients with the same intensity and commitment we bring to our teams.”
DaVita spokesperson
Local 4 is working to learn when the center could reopen to patients and what the next steps are in the investigation.
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs previously released a statement regarding the investigation:
“LARA, MDHHS, and local health officials are working collaboratively to help ensure the health and safety of patients at this facility.”
This is a developing story.