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For immediate release: April 23, 2004 (04-039)
Contact: Deanna Whitman, Communications Office (360) 236-4022
State disciplines health care providers
OLYMPIA ¾ The Health Professions Quality Assurance Office (HPQA) of the Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against health care providers in the state.
HPQA is responsible for protecting and enhancing the health of the people of
Washington State by assuring access to safe, competent health care providers.
HPQA personnel work in partnership with 12 boards, four commissions, and nine
advisory committees to set licensing standards for 55 health care professions
(e.g., medical doctors, nurses, counselors).
Information on Washington’s health care providers is now available online at our new Provider Credential Search Web site (https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/providercredentialsearch/). 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 HPQA, 360-236-4700. Consumers who think a health care provider acted unprofessionally are also encouraged to call and report their complaint.
There is currently an opening on the Orthotics and Prosthetics Advisory Committee for a licensed physician specializing in orthopedic medicine or surgery or physiatry. Please contact 360-236-4947 for information.
Adams County
In March 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the application of David
Chavez to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00035333). He may not reapply
for five years. Chavez pled guilty to possessing a dangerous weapon on school
facilities and malicious mischief.
Benton County
In March 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the application of
Michelle Hudnall to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00035826). She may
not reapply for five years. Hudnall pled guilty to theft.
In March 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the application of Kimberly A. Reese to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00035411). She may not reapply for three years. Reese was convicted of domestic violence.
Chelan County
In March 2004 the Pharmacy Board charged pharmacist Dale Murray
(PH00011118) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against him include
failing to ensure pharmacy employees were registered/certified with the Pharmacy
Board, allowing employees perform duties they were not licensed for and failing
to keep and/or update utilization plans.
Clallam County
In March 2004 the Medical Commission charged physician Gordon D. Gardner
(MD00019833) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against Gardner include
failing to diagnose a patient with breast cancer.
Grays Harbor County
In March 2004 the Pharmacy Board charged pharmacist Ronald Cahill
(PH00010293) with unprofessional conduct. Cahill allegedly diverted a legend
drug and controlled substance from his workplace for his own use.
King County
In March 2004 the Massage Therapy Program reinstated the license of Marcus
Chiu to practice massage (MA00008656).
In March 2004 the Counselor Programs denied the application of O.C.K. Leontine, an applicant to practice as a counselor (CA00006218). His application will be granted once he complies with terms and conditions and he will be subject to terms and conditions in his practice. Leontine’s criminal record includes convictions of arson, theft, assault, criminal trespass and attempted possession of stolen property.
In March 2004 the Pharmacy Board charged Terryl L. Smith, a pharmacy technician (VA00040898), with unprofessional conduct. Smith allegedly diverted legend drugs from her workplace for her boyfriend’s use.
Kitsap County
In March 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program reinstated the certification of
Gloria J. Dehitta to practice as a nursing assistant (NC10014368).
Lewis County
In March 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program dismissed a statement of charges
against Raven Greer, an applicant to practice as a nursing assistant
(CA00035173).
Pacific County
In March 2004 the Pharmacy Board charged pharmacist Sheila Weller
(PH00015826) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against Weller include
misfiling a patient’s prescription and failing to report the error to the board
and/or failing to include the error in her quarterly reports to the board.
Pierce County
In March 2004 the Nursing Commission placed the license of Shana Finley,
a licensed practical nurse (LP00047404), on probation for three years. She must
complete course work, pay a $2,000 fine and submit performance reports and
personal progress reports. Finley failed to comply with the terms and conditions
of a prior order. Shana Finley is also known as Shana Iwinski.
In March 2004 the Chiropractic Commission charged chiropractor James D. Kelley (CH00002563) with unprofessional conduct. Kelley allegedly provided chiropractic services while his license was expired.
In March 2004 the Massage Therapy Program charged Dwain McLeod (MA00005103) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly billed patient’s insurer for services they did not receive.
In March 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program reinstated the certification of Selmon F. Wilson to practice as a nursing assistant (NC10002323).
Snohomish County
In March 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program reinstated the certification of
Tobias L. Dickson to practice as a nursing assistant (NC10025770).
In March 2004 the Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Board charged Dennis S. Mann, an osteopathic physician and surgeon (OP00000949), with unprofessional conduct. Mann allegedly accepted as gifts or informal loans from patients totaling $44,200.
Spokane County
In March 2004 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Judith Lynn
Robison (RN00083267) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against
Robison include using controlled substances for non-therapeutic use.
Thurston County
In March 2004 the Surgical Technologists Program amended a statement of charges
against Susan M. Sehmel, an applicant to practice as a surgical
technologist (CA00002173). She is being charged with unprofessional conduct for
allegedly being convicted of attempted theft.
Whatcom County
In March 2004 the Counselor Programs placed the registration of counselor
Tamara S. Zaferatos (RC00045084) on a stayed suspension for five years. She
must complete college courses, pay a $3,000 fine and be supervised by a
qualified professional. Zaferatos engaged in an inappropriate personal and
sexual relationship with a client.
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.)
California: In March 2004 the Nursing Commission charged Shirley R. Freeman, a registered nurse licensed in Washington (RN00120628), with unprofessional conduct. Freeman allegedly failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
California: In March 2004 the Dental Commission charged Durwood Spencer, a dentist licensed in Washington (DE00008408), with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against Spencer include billing a patient for services not provided and practicing while his license is expired.
Oregon: In March 2004 the Nursing Commission charged Sarah M. Dexter, a registered nurse licensed in Washington (RN00134043), with unprofessional conduct. In 2002 Dexter’s Oregon license to practice as a registered nurse was allegedly indefinitely suspended.
Oregon: In March 2004 the Pharmacy Board charged Tracy Saechao, an applicant to practice as a pharmacy assistant in Washington (CA00053281), with unprofessional conduct. She was allegedly convicted of attempted robbery.
Texas: In March 2004 the Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Board charged Robert G. Garmon, an osteopathic physician and surgeon licensed in Washington (OP00000710), with unprofessional conduct. In 2002 Garmon allegedly entered into an Agreed Order with the Texas Board of Medical Examiners who imposed restrictions on his license.
Note to Editors: Health care providers charged with unprofessional conduct have 20 days to respond to 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.
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