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For immediate release: December 29, 2004 (04-147)
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Quality Assurance Office (HPQA) of the Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against health care providers in the state.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.
Clark County
King County
Kittitas County
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Snohomish County
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Thurston County
Whatcom County
Yakima County
Out of State
In December 2004 the Pharmacy Board placed the certification of Nicholas A. Dawson, a pharmacy technician (VA00043714), on probation for three years. He must comply with terms and conditions. Dawson was terminated from his place of employment based upon his theft of legend drugs, over the counter medications and/or vitamins.
In December 2004 the Pharmacy Board granted the reinstatement request of Zhi Wei Feng for full reinstatement of his license to practice as a pharmacist (PH00021588).
In November 2004 the Dental Commission charged dentist Dean C. Breithaupt (DE00005818) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly provided treatment that failed to meet the accepted standard.
In November 2004 the Dental Commission charged dentist Shirley O. Daniels (DE00007922) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly provided treatment that failed to meet the accepted standard.
In November 2004 the Registered Counselor Program charged Rene M. April, an applicant to practice as a registered counselor (CA00006901), with unprofessional conduct. She was allegedly convicted of assault and theft.
In December 2004 the Pharmacy Board placed the license of pharmacist Hugh Gossman (PH00003321) on probation for two years. He must pay a $1,000 fine and is prohibited from serving as the responsible manager of a pharmacy during the probation period. Gossman filled a prescription with the wrong medication.
In November 2004 the Nursing Commission reinstated the license of Karen Grimes to practice as a licensed practical nurse (LP00048267).
In November 2004 the Dispensing Optician Program denied the application of Teea M. Martin to practice as a dispensing optician apprentice. She may not reapply for 10 years. Martin failed to disclose an extensive history of criminal convictions, including forgery, theft and possession of stolen property.
In November 2004 the Medical Commission entered an Agreed Order with physician Klaus D. Mergener (MD00039380). He agrees to pay a $1,000 fine. While performing a procedure on a patient, Mergener used greater force than was reasonable under the circumstances.
In November 2004 the Registered Counselor Program charged Mark A. Davis, an applicant to practice as a registered counselor (CA00006888), with unprofessional conduct. He was allegedly convicted of possessing a controlled substance, forgery and attempting possession of stolen property.
In November 2004 the Registered Counselor Program modified an Agreed Order with registered counselor Joseph L. Hascall (RC00036319). The modification allows him to be supervised by a Washington state chemical dependency professional "approved supervisor."
In November 2004 the Chemical Dependency Professional and Registered Counselor Programs charged John S. Hite, a registered counselor and chemical dependency professional (RC00042448, CP00004307), with unprofessional conduct. Hite allegedly misused alcohol and/or drugs and failed to cooperate with an investigation.
In November 2004 the Health Care Assistants Program amended a statement of charges against health care assistant Kim Wilson (HC00135555, HC00130423). She is being charged with unprofessional conduct for allegedly failing to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
In November 2004 the Nursing Commission reinstated the license of Betsy A. Raap to practice as a registered nurse (RN00110272).
In November 2004 the Registered Counselor Program charged Thomas J. Curran, an applicant to practice as a registered counselor (CA00006991), with unprofessional conduct. He was allegedly convicted of bank robbery.
In November 2004 the Registered Counselor and Chemical Dependency Professional Programs charged William A. Koch, a registered counselor and chemical dependency professional (RC00020649, CP00002304), with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly failed to comply with the requirements of a prior order.
In November 2004 the Registered Counselor Program charged DeEtta C. Vaughan, an applicant to practice as a registered counselor (CA00006887), with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against her include possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).
In November 2004 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Tanelle Perez (RN00130819) with unprofessional conduct for several alleged medication administration discrepancies.
In November 2004 the Unlicensed Practice Program issued a Notice of Intent to issue a Cease and Desist Order against Victor Hugo Ames Coca. He allegedly engaged in the practice of dentistry without a license.
In November 2004 the Registered Counselor Program granted the application of Stacy E. Stone to practice as a registered counselor (CA00009646). Her registration is placed on a stayed suspension for five years. Stone is restricted from practicing in chemical dependency facilities and may practice as a counselor only under the direct supervision of a chemical dependency professional. She must also take college courses and pay a $500 fine. Stone was convicted of escape, possessing methamphetamine, possessing drug paraphernalia, driving under the influence, theft and forgery.
(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 December 2004 the Medical Commission charged Richard J. Bradus, a physician licensed in Washington (MD00030101), with unprofessional conduct. In January 2004 he allegedly entered into a Stipulation for Public Reprimand with the Medical Board of California.
Hawaii: In December 2004 the Nursing Commission charged Kimberly A. Mitchell, a registered nurse licensed in Washington (RN00118654), with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
Kansas: In November 2004 the Dental Commission charged Joan M. Hoverman, a dentist licensed in Washington (DE00008165), with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against Hoverman include putting a patient at risk and providing services that failed to meet the accepted standard.
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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