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For immediate release: October 25, 2004 (04-125)
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Quality Assurance Office (HPQA) of the Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against health care providers in the state.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/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.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the application of Leonard D. Fennell to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00035599). He may not reapply for five years. Fennell was allegedly convicted of theft.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program charged Iain Dillon-Gehrig, an applicant to reactivate his certification to practice as a nursing assistant (NC10041352), with unprofessional conduct. In 2003 his registered nursing license was revoked for five years.
In September 2004 the Health Care Assistant Program placed the certification of Stacey J. Gill, a health care assistant (HC00135426), on a stayed suspension for two years. She must pay a $1,000 fine ($500 is stayed) and take college courses. Gill called in prescriptions for herself without authorization from a physician.
In September 2004 the Medical Commission charged physician Michael E. Greer (MD00019765) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against Greer include failing to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order and failing to act in a responsibly prudent manner in his management of a patient’s labor and delivery, resulting in the death of the infant.
In September 2004 the Nursing Commission modified an Agreed Order with registered nurse Sally I. Hanson (RN00110912). Hanson must continue to comply with the terms and conditions of the order.
In September 2004 the Dental Commission entered into an Agreed Order with dentist Tina Hoang (DE00008580). Hoang agrees to pay a $5,000 fine and complete continuing education courses. She provided services that failed to meet the generally accepted standard.
In September 2004 the Dental Commission entered into an Agreed Order with dentist Ashok A. Lalli (DE00005520). The terms and conditions of a prior order against Lalli have been modified.
In September 2004 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program and the Registered Counselor Program placed the certification and registration of Jay R. Parker, a chemical dependency professional and a registered counselor (CP00002951, RC00031570), on a stayed suspension for one year. He must work under supervision, complete additional education, submit quarterly reports and pay a $3,000 fine ($1,500 is suspended). Parker breached the confidentiality of clients and violated professional boundaries.
In September 2004 the Nursing Commission placed the license of registered nurse Steven Parry (RN00049247) on probation for five years. Parry must participate in drug screenings, continue to seek counseling and be employed in a setting where he has no access to narcotics. He diverted a controlled substance from his workplace, tested positive for controlled substances and failed to comply with a contract.
In September 2004 the Unlicensed Practice Program issued Notice of Intent to issue a Cease and Desist Order against Linda Refvem. She offered a teeth-whitening service without a license.
In September 2004 the Registered Counselor Program modified an Agreed Order with Cynthia J. Berry an applicant to practice as a registered counselor (CA00006314).
In September 2004 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Heather Harsh (RN00131334) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against her include failing to cooperate with an investigation.
In September 2004 the Chiropractic Commission placed the license of chiropractor Enayatollah Sobhani (CH00001376) on probation for two years. He must pay a $5,000 fine. He practiced as a chiropractor while his license was expired.
In September 2004 the Registered Counselor Program charged registered counselor Jessica G. Terrel (RC00043745) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly used cocaine for non-legitimate or non-therapeutic purposes.
In September 2004 the Nursing Commission reinstated the license of Dannielle L. Thorpe to practice as a registered nurse (RN00141993) but placed her license on probation for six months. She must submit performance evaluations. Thorpe failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the application of Derrick L. Bullion to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00035849). He may not reapply for three years. Bullion was found guilty of theft.
In September 2004 the Nursing Commission placed the license of Karen Nichols-Hoppe, a registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner (RN00049096, AP30001487), on probation for three years. She must not work with specific clients, have a practice monitor and pay a $3,000 fine. She provided care that fell below the standard of care.
In September 2004 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program and the Registered Counselor Program charged Kathleen J. Adams, a counselor and chemical dependency professional (RC00022955, CP00001405) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly crossed professional boundaries with a client.
In September 2004 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program charged Scott L. Davis, a chemical dependency professional applicant (CA00004809), with unprofessional conduct. Davis was allegedly convicted of manufacturing counterfeit currency.
In September 2004 the Psychology Board placed the license of psychologist Christopher S. Howland (PY00002236) on probation for two years. He must pay a $3,500 fine, reimburse a patient, end treatment with female patients, enter into a therapy program, employ a supervisor and complete additional education. He made inappropriate comments to a client.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program charged nursing assistant Denise R. Wickham (NA00140069) with unprofessional conduct. She was allegedly convicted of manslaughter.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program charged Berta E. Abrego, an applicant to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00036952), with unprofessional conduct. She was allegedly convicted of altering a license and theft.
In September 2004 the Veterinary Board charged veterinarian John T. Schuman (VT00002115) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly performed a surgery and treatment on a dog that fell below standard.
In September 2004 the Nursing Assistant Program charged nursing assistant Zachary J. Waters (NA00137713) with unprofessional conduct. He was allegedly convicted of unlawfully possessing a controlled substance with intent to deliver.
In September 2004 the Radiologic Technologists Program charged Michele J. Andreotti, a radiologic technologist (RT00001999), with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
(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 and Texas: In September 2004 the Dental Commission withdrew a statement of charges against Durwood Spencer, a dentist licensed in Washington (DE00008408).
Minnesota: In September 2004 the Medical Commission charged Ann K. Friedmann, a physician licensed in Washington (MD00032928), with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly had disciplinary action taken against her Minnesota license by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice.
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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