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For immediate release: July 19, 2004 (04-084)
Contact: Deanna Whitman, Communications Office (360) 236-4022
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
OLYMPIA ¾ The Health Professions Quality Assurance Office (HPQA) of the Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of 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/hpqa1/Application/Credential_Search/profile.asp). 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.
Asotin County
In June 2004 the Medical Commission charged physician Mahlon Hiestand (MD00039133) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against him include prescribing excessive amounts of controlled substances to multiple patients and failing to transfer patient records. He also allegedly had action taken against his Idaho medical license.
Clallam County
In June 2004 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Francisca Arthur (RN00134565) with unprofessional conduct. Arthur allegedly failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
Grays Harbor County
In June 2004 the Nursing Commission placed the licenses of Angela D. Ping, a licensed practical nurse and registered nurse (LP00047874, RN00143187) on a stayed suspension. Her licenses will be placed on probation provided she complies with terms and conditions. Ping failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
King County
In June 2004 the Counselor Programs entered into an Agreed Order with Amanda I. Jones, an applicant to practice as a registered counselor (CA00006532). Jones is granted a license but she must pay a $1,000 fine ($500 is stayed) and complete college courses. She was convicted of forgery, attempted forgery, possession of stolen property and possession of drug paraphernalia.
In June 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program charged nursing assistant Budhi Y. Margiono (NC10066354) with unprofessional conduct. He was allegedly convicted of assault.
In June 2004 the Counselor Programs modified an Agreed Order with Linda D. Salo. In 2000 her registration was placed on a stayed suspension. Certain terms and conditions of that order have been extended.
In June 2004 the Counselor Programs denied the application of David E. Thomas to practice as a registered counselor (CA00005733). He may not reapply for two years. Thomas has several criminal convictions, including attempted cocaine possession, attempted forgery, theft, possession of stolen property and unlawful issuance of bank checks.
Kitsap County
In June 2004 the Nursing Commission reinstated the license of Cathy J. Dennis to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LP00039360), and her license is placed on probation for one year. Dennis must complete course work and pay a $500 fine. The commission modified the terms and conditions of a prior order.
In June 2004 the Nursing Commission placed the license of Stephanie Henzel, a licensed practical nurse (LP00036991), on probation for five years. Henzel was arrested for prescription forgery, obtained controlled substances by false prescriptions or false information and misrepresented her previous employment on an application.
In June 2004 the Nursing Commission charged Emalee Vidal, a licensed practical nurse (LP00049792), with unprofessional conduct. Vidal allegedly diverted a controlled substance from her workplace for her own use.
Mason County
In June 2004 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse David Scott (RN00134729) with unprofessional conduct. Scott allegedly failed to consult with a physician before administering medication to a patient.
Pierce County
In June 2004 the Nursing Commission reinstated the licenses of Patricia G. Blackburn to practice nursing (LP00036769, RN00106423).
In June 2004 the Unlicensed Practice Program issued a Notice of Intent to Issue a Cease and Desist Order against Greg Blackwood. He identified himself as a physician.
In June 2004 the Unlicensed Practice Program issued a Notice of Intent to Issue a Cease and Desist Order against Aliec Simmons. She allegedly represented herself as a licensed practical nurse with a forged license.
In June 2004 the Unlicensed Practice Program issued a Notice of Intent to Issue a Cease and Desist order against Andrea Smith. She represented herself as a licensed practical nurse and registered nurse with forged licenses.
Snohomish County
In June 2004 the Nursing Commission reinstated the license of Caroline D. Moyer to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LP00043748).
In June 2004 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Betsy A. Raap (RN00110272) with unprofessional conduct. Raap allegedly failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
In June 2004 the Nursing Commission placed the licenses of Matthew G. Skews, a licensed practical nurse and registered nurse (LP00041761, RN00114682), on a stayed suspension for five years. He must comply with a monitoring program, be employed only upon compliance with terms and conditions and pay a $500 fine. Skews withdrew more medication than he documented administering to patients and diverted controlled substance from his workplace for his own use and was impaired on the job.
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.)
Oregon: In June 2004 the Nursing Commission placed the license of Teresa M. O’Leary, a registered nurse licensed in Washington (RN00057658), on probation for five years. She falsified records to divert narcotics from her workplace and tested positive for controlled substances. The commission modified the terms and conditions of a prior order.
North Carolina: In June 2004 the Pharmacy Board charged Marlon Byers, a pharmacy technician (VA00019931) licensed in Washington, with unprofessional conduct. Byers was allegedly convicted of driving without a valid license and with a suspended license, assault, possessing drug paraphernalia, larceny and resisting a public officer.
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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