For Immediate Release: February 13, 2003 (03-032)

Contact: Deanna Whitman, Communications Office (360) 236-4022

OLYMPIA ¾ The state Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers. The department regulates the practice of health professions and enforces health and safety laws to protect the public from negligent, incompetent, or illegal health care practices. Consumers who think a health care provider acted unprofessionally are encouraged to file a report.

By calling the Health Professions Quality Assurance Division at the state Department of Health, people can get the disciplinary history, license status, and number of complaints against any credentialed health care professional in the state.

To place a complaint against a health care provider or get disciplinary information about a doctor, dentist, or other provider, call the Health Professions Quality Assurance Division at (360) 236-4701.

The state Department of Health is looking for public-spirited people to serve on regulatory boards, commissions, and committees. We seek diversity in board members and recognize the value diversity brings in understanding and serving the people of Washington state. For more information or an application, contact Mary Dale, state Department of Health, at mary.dale@doh.wa.gov .

Island County
In January 2003, the Nursing Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Sandy G. Spears (LP35570) to practice as a licensed practical nurse. Spears was charged with unprofessional conduct for a felony conviction, unlawful possession of a legend drug.

Pierce County
In January 2003, the Nursing Assistant Program indefinitely suspended the certification of nursing assistant William J. Hutton (NC10033308). Hutton was charged with unprofessional conduct for verbally and physically abused residents of an adult family home. He may not petition for reinstatement for at least ten years.

In January 2003, the Nursing Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Steven A. Lepine, a licensed practical nurse (LP46949). Lepine failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.

Spokane County
In January 2003, the Nursing Assistant Program indefinitely suspended the license of registered nurse Soni Brazzle (RN116061). Brazzle failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.

Walla Walla County
In January 2003, the Nursing Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Shari Mattice-Gardner, a licensed practical nurse (LP38168). She failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.

Out of State
(Many health care providers hold licenses in more than one state. Department of Health receives information each month from national groups on disciplined health care providers. When another state’s regulatory group takes actions, the equivalent board/commission/program in Washington files unprofessional conduct charges against the provider’s Washington credential.)

Delaware: In January 2003, the Nursing Assistant Program revoked the licenses of Gumersindo Gomez, a licensed practical nurse and registered nurse licensed in Washington (LP37951, RN114141). His licenses are revoked for at least five years and he must pay a $3,000 fine. Gomez failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.

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