Periodically Washington State Department of Health issues an update on disciplinary actions taken against health care providers, including suspensions and revocations of licenses, certifications, or registrations of providers in the state.
The department also suspends the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states.
Information about health care providers is also on the agency?s website.
To find this information click on ?Provider Credential Search? on the left hand side of the Department of Health home page (www.doh.wa.gov).
The site includes information about a health care provider?s license status, the expiration and renewal date of their credential, disciplinary actions and copies of legal documents issued after July 1998.
This information is also available by calling 360-236-4700.
Consumers who think a health care provider acted unprofessionally are also encouraged to call and report their complaint.
Here are updates issued by the Washington State Department of Health for December 18 and 21, 2012.
Note: Health care providers charged with unprofessional conduct have 20 days to respond to the Department of Health in writing. The case then enters the settlement process. If no disciplinary agreement can be reached, the case will go to a hearing.
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers ? December 18, 2012
OLYMPIA -?The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of health care providers in our state.
The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states.
The department?s Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 70 health care professions (e.g., medical doctors, nurses, counselors).
Information about health care providers is on the agency?s website. Click on ??Look up a healthcare provider license? in the ?How Do I?? section of the?Department of Health?s website(www.doh.wa.gov).
The site includes information about a health care provider?s license status, the expiration and renewal date of their credential, disciplinary actions and copies of legal documents issued after July 1998.
This information is also available by calling 360-236-4700. Consumers who think a health care provider acted unprofessionally are also encouraged to call and report their complaint.
Benton County
In November 2012 the Nursing Commission suspended the credentials of licensed practical nurse and registered nurse?Aaron Marshall?(LP60110947). Marshall tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine and was found to be working while under the influence of these controlled substances.
Clallam County
In November 2012 the Department of Health suspended the credential of registered nursing assistant?April Price?(NA60046479) after Price didn?t comply with the terms of probation set against her license in November 2011.
Clark County
In November 2012 the Department of Health vacated the order of non-compliance against certified health care assistant?Gerardo J. Nieves?(HC60214048) after the department learned that documents requiring his response were sent to an incorrect address and that he had completed required education.
Grant County
In November 2012 the Medical Quality Assurance Commission agreed to permit physician assistant?John Bearup?(PA10001768) to surrender his credential following charges of inappropriate sexual contact with three patients.
King County
In November 2012 the Board of Pharmacy suspended the credentials of?Chelsea Rae Gamblin?(VA60206819)(VB60139953) following her arrest for driving under the influence and subsequent blood tests which were positive for Xanex and marijuana.
In November the Department of Health suspended the credential of certified nursing assistant?Danielle Laurene Shear?(NC10079198) for three years. Shear was convicted of first-degree theft ? welfare fraud, second-degree perjury and false verification for public assistance.
Kitsap County
In November the Department of Health suspended the credential of registered nursing assistant?Shaveria L. Sneed?(NA00122848) for five years. In 2008 Sneed was convicted of theft, and has a previous conviction for a crime of dishonesty.
Pierce County
In November 2012 the Board of Psychology indefinitely suspended the credential of psychologist?Kristi L. Mix, also known as?Kristi L. Breen?(PY00002298). The board determined that Mix is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, and set terms and conditions that must be met before she may request reinstatement.
In November 2012 the Department of Health suspended the credential of certified nursing assistant?Rissa N. Tauave?(NA10088297) for 42 months. Tauave was restricted from working with vulnerable adults DSHS found she physically abused a client under her care.
In November 2012 the Department of Health suspended the credential of chemical dependency professional trainee?Daniel Wesley John?(CO60261191) after he did not comply with the terms of an agreement to participate in a substance abuse treatment program. John tested positive for substances including morphine, Oxymorphone and marijuana.
In November 2012 the Department of Health suspended the credentials of certified and registered nursing assistant?Juwana Rene Tumblin?(NC10099285) (NA60204999) for ten years. She was convicted on several charges of theft and trafficking in stolen property after she stole and pawned several pieces of jewelry from patients at her place of employment.
In November the Nursing Commission suspended the credential of licensed practical nurse?Mary J. Davis?(LP00056245). Davis did not comply with a previous order and the probationary conditions it required.???
Spokane County
In November 2012 the Nursing Commission suspended the credential of registered nurse?Kellie Lee Strauch?(RN00117161) for failing to comply with a prior agreement to participate in a substance abuse monitoring program. She admitted to using Oxycontin and Benzodiazepines, tested positive for Tramadol, and submitted another person?s urine for her own test.
In November 2012 the Department of Health suspended the credential of certified nursing assistantMelissa M. Williams?(NC10101211) for five years. Williams borrowed and stole money from a patient at the facility where she was employed.
In November 2012 the Department of Health suspended the credential of certified nursing assistantCarla Joy Armstrong?(NC60075236) for three years. Armstrong was restricted from working with vulnerable adults after DSHS found she neglected a vulnerable adult in her care.
In November 2012 the Department of Health issued a notice of intent to issue a cease and desist order against?Larry Shepard?who allegedly advertised for and provided laser tattoo removal procedures without a credential.
Thurston County
In November 2012 the Department of Health dismissed charges of unprofessional conduct against agency affiliated counselor?Joshua Black?(CG60152558) after a hearing.
In November 2012 the Department of Health suspended the credential of certified nursing assistantSpring M. Adeshina?(NC10077833) for three years. Adeshina was convicted of fourth-degree assault ? domestic violence.
In November 2012 the Department of Health suspended the credential of chemical dependency professional trainee?Elizabeth R. Hadnot?(CO60191914) for not complying with a previous agreement.
Out of State
Alaska
In November 2012 the Nursing Commission suspended the Washington license of registered nurseMichael Dennis Followell?(RN60188057) after his credential was revoked in Alaska for failing to respond to an accusation regarding the death of a patient.
In November 2012 the Nursing Commission suspended the credential of registered nurse?Kelly N. Grimm?(RN00152160) after Grimm surrendered her license in Alaska for falsely asserting that she had completed continuing education requirements.
Florida
In November 2012 the Medical Commission suspended the license of physician?Darrin L. Frye(MD60041498) after his license to practice medicine was suspended in Florida for prescribing steroids ? including a banned substance ? to patients without medical justification or proper evaluation.
State disciplines health care providers ? December 21, 2012
OLYMPIA -?The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against health care providers in our state.
The department?s Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g., medical doctors, nurses, counselors).
Information about health care providers is on the agency website. Click on ?Look up a healthcare provider license? in the ?How Do I?? section of the?Department of Health website?(doh.wa.gov).
The site includes information about a health care provider?s license status, the expiration and renewal date of their credential, disciplinary actions and copies of legal documents issued after July 1998.
This information is also available by calling 360-236-4700. Consumers who think a health care provider acted unprofessionally are also encouraged to call and report their complaint.
Clark County
In November 2012 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program granted the application of chemical dependency professional trainee?Scott Alan Kleinschmidt?(CO60306513) and placed his license on probation. He was convicted of attempted burglary, two counts of unlawful possession of heroin, and residential burglary.
Grant County
In November 2012 the Nursing Assistant Program charged certified nursing assistant?Jessica L. Grib?(NC10073201) with unprofessional conduct. She was convicted of second degree possession of stolen property.
In November 2012 the Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery amended charges against osteopathic physician?Allen Quinn?(OP00001193). Allegations include not meeting the standard of care in managing chronic pain patients, not retaining patient treatment records, and treating family members and himself.
Grays Harbor County
In November 2012 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner?Kathryn A. Lewis?(RN00077331, AP30004525, AP60003639) with unprofessional conduct. The care she provided during a home birth allegedly fell below the standard when assessing the patient?s due date, not performing prenatal testing, inadequate monitoring of the fetal heartbeat during labor, not being prepared for newborn resuscitation, and not contacting emergency services in a timely manner.
Jefferson County
In November 2012 the Nursing Assistant and Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Programs ended the probation order against registered nursing assistant and emergency medical technician?Jeffrey Bruce Fairbanks?(NA60164724, ES60142479).
King?County
In October 2012 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program granted the application of chemical dependency professional trainee?Matthew Bennet Ellefson?(CO60300965) and placed his certification on probation. He was convicted of four counts of theft, three counts of possessing stolen property, burglary, forgery, and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle.
In November 2012 the Chiropractic Commission released chiropractor?Dawn M. Hunter?(CH00034116) from terms and conditions set against her license in 2007. She must continue to comply with the 2012 order against her license.
In November 2012 the Nursing Assistant Program ended the probation order against certified nursing assistant?Amenan Natacha Kouakou?(NC60260508).
In November 2012 the Dental Commission charged dentist?Cynthia Leu-Yeh?(DE00007993) with unprofessional conduct. The dental treatment, and prescription and billing practices she provided to patients allegedly fell below the standard.
In November 2012 the Nursing Assistant Program amended charges against registered and certified nursing assistant?Teresa Margaret Trudeau?(NA60052315, NC60134420). She violated a protection order ? vulnerable adult on multiple occasions and is in contempt of court.
In November 2012 the Nursing Assistant Program charged registered and certified nursing assistantKaren Sue Williams?(NA00194766, NC60146385) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly moved into a client?s home and borrowed $50 from the client which she never repaid.
In November 2012 the Surgical Technologist Program charged?Ken R. Welling?(ST00000019) with unprofessional conduct. He was convicted of seven counts of theft.
Kitsap County
In November 2012 the Chiropractic Commission charged chiropractor?Blake J. Wagner?(CH00003095) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly asked a patient to loan him $600 on one or more occasions.
Lewis County
In November 2012 the Nursing Assistant Program charged certified nursing assistant?Brandee L. Leal-Lopez?(NC10064144) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly entered her neighbor?s home without permission, broke into a safe, stole a pack of cigarettes, and ingested Vyvanse, a controlled substance from the neighbor?s supply.
Pacific County
In November 2012 the Midwifery Program placed the license of?Tamra K. Roloff?(MW00000283) on probation for four years. The midwifery treatment she provided fell below the standard in charting, assessing maternal vital signs, not transferring the patient to a hospital, not addressing the failure of labor to progress, not administering magnesium sulfate when the patient suffered her first and second seizure, not monitoring fetal heart tones, and not providing records to the hospital in a timely way. The care she provided fell below the standard and resulted in injury and created unreasonable risk of harm.
Pierce?County
In November 2012 the Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Program charged paramedic?Gareth William Gabb?(ES60112453) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly didn?t comply with terms and conditions set against his certification.
In November 2012 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse?Laura Caldwell Karlin(RN00149864) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly practiced as a registered nurse without a valid credential.
In November 2012 the Board of Pharmacy ended the probation order against pharmacy assistant?Molly A. Komiti?(VB60114509).
In November 2012 the Nursing Commission charged licensed practical nurse?Joanne H. White?(LP00045333) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly didn?t comply with terms and conditions set against her license.
Snohomish County
In November 2012 the Medical Commission placed the license of physician?Ella Y. Bostanjian?(MD60039274) on probation. She didn?t comply with prior conditions set against her license.
In November 2012 the Massage Practitioner Program amended charges against?Amenia Renfro-Mandregan?(MA00025325). She allegedly failed to comply with terms and conditions set against her license.
Spokane County
In November 2012 the Board of Physical Therapy placed the license of?Jeffrey Randall Waters?(PT00005489) on probation for two years. He charted and billed for treatments he didn?t provide.
Thurston County
In November 2012 the Unlicensed Practice Program notified?Tricha Baker?of its intent to issue a cease-and-desist order. She allegedly performed veterinary technician duties but doesn?t hold a license to practice as a veterinary technician.
In November 2012 the Chiropractic Commission ended the probation order against chiropractor?Marvin Kunikiyo?(CH00002656).
In November 2012 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program denied the application of chemical dependency professional trainee applicant?Kimberly Arlandis Patterson?(CO60302151). She was convicted of tampering with a witness ? domestic violence, two counts of violation of no contact ? domestic violence, violation of post conviction no contact order ? domestic violence, and two counts of driving while license suspended.
Yakima?County
In November 2012 the Nursing Assistant Program charged registered nursing assistant?Dakota Ryan Jensen?(NA60237709) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly stole Oxycodone, a controlled substance,?from a patient.
Out of State
Texas:?In November 2012 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse?Karen Y. Schumann?(RN60156559) with unprofessional conduct. Her license to practice as a registered nurse in Montana was suspended.
Note to Editors:?Health care providers charged with unprofessional conduct have 20 days to respond to the Department of Health in writing. The case then enters the settlement process. If no disciplinary agreement can be reached, the case will go to a hearing.
Source: http://mylocalhealthguide.com/2012/12/22/28446/
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