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For immediate release: September 17, 2004 (04-110)
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/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.
Clallam County
In August 2004 the Nursing Commission indefinitely suspended the license of registered nurse Karren M. Campbell (RN00069981). After she receives an evaluation, her license will be placed on probation for at least two years. Campbell was convicted of unlawfully issuing bank checks, theft, assault and possessing stolen property.
King County
In August 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program suspended the certification of nursing assistant Larita A. Nunnery (NC10066313) for five years. She made several long distance personal calls from a patient’s phone.
In August 2004 the Unlicensed Practice Program entered into an Agreed Order with Candice Osterman to cease and desist from the unlicensed practice of pharmacy. She must also pay a fine.
In August 2004 the Medical Commission indefinitely suspended license of physician Micky R. Riggs (MD00038541). He was charged with unprofessional conduct by the Connecticut Department of Health.
Kitsap County
In August 2004 the Nursing Commission indefinitely suspended the license of Sarah A. Cline, a licensed practical nurse (LP00049803). Cline diverted controlled substances for her use.
Pierce County
In August 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program revoked the certification of nursing assistant John M. Ngugi (NC10077984) for five years. He abused a patient, a vulnerable adult.
In August 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program revoked the registration of nursing assistant Wemba-Koy Okonda (NA00130695) for 10 years. He pled guilty to malicious mischief.
In August 2004 the Unlicensed Practice Program entered into an Agreed Order with Andrea Smith to cease and desist from the unlicensed practice of nursing.
Snohomish County
In August 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program revoked the registration of nursing assistant Lacey Nemitz (NA00159607) for five years. She failed to report to work and left a patient unattended.
Spokane County
In August 2004 the Massage Program revoked the license of massage therapist Anthony Masiello
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.))
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