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For immediate release: October 13, 2004 (04-121)
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Quality Assurance Office (HPQA) of the Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against health care providers in the state.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 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.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the application of Sonia L. Maldonado to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00035637). She may not reapply for seven years. Maldonado was allegedly convicted of shoplifting.
In August 2004 the Office of Emergency Medical and Trauma Systems charged paramedic Darryl J. Courson with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against Courson include failing to comply with all the terms and conditions of a prior order.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program released Rosemary Dawn Cowan (NC10040959) from terms and conditions of a prior order. She may apply for a registration to practice as a nursing assistant.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program withdrew a statement of charges against nursing assistant Wayne E. Dunn (NC10073793).
In September 2004 the Pharmacy Board charged pharmacist Lori Harer (PH00011285) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly diverted drugs from her workplace.
In September 2004 the Unlicensed Practice Program issued a Notice of Intent to issue a Cease and Desist Order against Renee Ross. She allegedly maintained and operated an office for teeth whitening without a license to practice dentistry.
In September 2004 the Dental Commission amended a statement of charges against dentist Richard A. Pedersen (DE00005133). He is being charged with unprofessional conduct for allegedly maintaining records that failed to meet the generally accepted standard and failing to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program placed the license of Matthew Bergrud, an applicant to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00037591), on probation for three years. He must comply with terms and conditions. In 2003 Bergrud’s Alaska nurse aid license was suspended for failing to comply with the terms and conditions of an order.
In September 2004 the Unlicensed Practice Program issued a Notice of Intent to issue a Cease and Desist Order against Leo Joseph Bolles. Bolles had agreed not to practice medicine after 1998. He allegedly provided medical services, owned a medical clinic, advertised and represented himself as having a health care license.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program charged Julla Jagana, an applicant to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00035479), with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against Jagana include submitting applications with different social security numbers and using another nurse’s license when applying for a job.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program reinstated the registration of Carol Marie Kasberger to practice as a nursing assistant (NC10043195).
In September 2004 the Dental Commission entered into an Agreed Order with dentist Harry T. Keyes (DE00002863). Keyes agreed to surrender his license and not resume the practice of dentistry.
In September 2004 the Dental Commission placed the license of dentist Wyatt T. Lee (DE00004764) on probation until he complies with terms and conditions of the order. He must also pay a $5,000 fine. Lee treated patients without a current license.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program reinstated the license of nursing assistant Alice Ongom (NA00126143).
In September 2004 the Pharmacy Board granted the reinstatement request of Donald R. Schumacher to practice as a pharmacist (PH00019467).
In September 2004 the Pharmacy Board charged pharmacist Roshan U. Siddiqui (PH00011835) with unprofessional conduct. Siddiqui allegedly failed to provide counseling to the person picking up a patient’s prescription.
In September 2004 the Pharmacy Board charged Rebecca M. Hoff, an applicant to practice as a pharmacy assistant (CA00053136), with unprofessional conduct. Hoff was allegedly convicted of four counts of unlawfully issuing bank checks.
In September 2004 the Chemical Dependency Professional Counselor Program charged Morris M. Angel, a chemical dependency professional counselor (CP00003237), with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against Angel include using cocaine, abusing mood-altering substances, failing to cooperate with the investigation and being convicted of possessing cocaine.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program charged Rebecca L. Cornwell, an applicant to reactivate her nursing assistant certification (NC10056394), with unprofessional conduct. Cornwell was allegedly convicted of possessing stolen property and a controlled substance.
In September 2004 the Dental Commission withdrew a statement of charges against dentist Katherine E. Crabill (DE00006043).
In September 2004 the Unlicensed Practice Program issued a Notice of Intent to issue a Cease and Desist Order against Michael C. Holst. He allegedly provided occupational therapy services for several years without renewing his license.
In September 2004 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program charged Kimberley M. Laycock, a chemical dependency professional (CP00001457), with unprofessional conduct. Laycock allegedly crossed professional boundaries with a client and had sexual contact with that client.
In September 2004 the Nursing Commission charged Michelle M. Myers, a licensed practical nurse (LP00050289), with unprofessional conduct. Myers allegedly failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
In September 2004 the Nursing Commission charged Karen F. Bemis, a licensed practical nurse (LP00039308), with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against Bemis include administering the wrong blood type to a patient and failing to assess and monitor a patient.
In September 2004 the Nursing Commission reinstated the license of Patricia Jorgenson to practice as a registered nurse (RN00082925).
In September 2004 the Surgical Technologist Program denied the application of Susan M. Sehmel to practice as a surgical technologist (CA00002173). She may not reapply for four years. Sehmel was convicted of attempted second-degree theft.
(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 September 2004 the Nursing Commission reinstated the license of Lowell Epstein to practice as a registered nurse in Washington (RN00131918).
Oregon: In September 2004 the Medical Commission charged Daniel P. Hayes, an applicant to practice as a physician in Washington (MD00015937), with unprofessional conduct. In 1994 the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners revoked his Oregon license after finding Hayes engaged in consensual and non-consensual sexual relations with patients.
Montana: In September 2004 the Medical Commission charged Donald W. Taylor, a physician licensed in Washington (MD00025918), with unprofessional conduct. Taylor allegedly failed to comply with an order issued by the Montana Board of Medical Examiners.
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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