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For immediate release: October 5, 2005 (05-128)
Contact:
Media inquiries: Deanna Whitman,
Communications Office (360) 236-4022
Public inquiries: Health Professions Customer Service (360) 236-4700
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Quality Assurance Office (HPQA) of the Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against health care providers in the state. The information on the cases reported in this news release represents the status of each item on the date the news release was issued.
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.
In August 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the application of Lynn A. Russell to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00035139). She may not reapply for five years. Russell pled guilty to issuing a check without funds in Idaho.
In September 2005 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Mary E. Coomes (RN00130935) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against her include practicing beyond the scope of practice and abusing a patient.
In August 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program charged Brenda E. Martinez, an applicant to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00041280), with unprofessional conduct. She was convicted of shoplifting in Yakima Municipal Court.
In August 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program charged Kimberlee A. Gordon, an applicant to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00040454), with unprofessional conduct. On her application, she concealed convictions for possession of methamphetamine and conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine.
In September 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program charged nursing assistant Tasha M. Spinney (NC10076919) with unprofessional conduct. While accompanying a patient to a hair salon, she allegedly stole a hairdresser’s wallet and used the hairdresser’s credit card without authorization.
In September 2005 the Massage Program entered an Agreed Order with Daniel L. Beck, licensed to practice massage (MA00016568). He agrees to surrender his license to practice massage. Beck was charged with rape and indecent liberties in Cowlitz County Superior Court.
In August 2005 the Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Prevention charged paramedic Linda K. Stuart (Registry No. 1165503) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against her include failing to contact medical control for further instruction regarding the treatment of a patient and providing treatment that fell below the standard.
In September 2005 the Pharmacy Board modified an Agreed Order with pharmacist Charley Chamberlain (PH00011103). His license remains on probation for five years and he must comply with terms and conditions. Chamberlain diverted controlled substances from his workplace for his own use.
In August 2005 the Unlicensed Practice Program issued a Notice of Intent to issue a Cease and Desist Order against Sandy Critchfield-Kennedy. While employed at Seattle Urological Associates, she allegedly drew blood from and gave injections to patients.
In September 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program charged nursing assistant Momodou Secka (NC10032829) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
In September 2005 the Massage Program charged massage practitioner Zhang "Dana" Zhiqin (MA00020235) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly knowingly allowed unlicensed people to perform massage on clients at the spa she owned.
In September 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program reinstated the certification of Jennifer A. Schindler (NC10069991) to practice as a nursing assistant.
In September 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program charged nursing assistant Charito F. Bensch (NC10026320) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against her include representing herself as a registered nurse, providing registered nursing care to patients and failing to cooperate with the disciplining authority.
In September 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program reinstated the license of Veronica L. Brady to practice as a nursing assistant (NC10062959).
In July 2005 the Nursing Commission reinstated the license of Colleen M. Gray to practice as a registered nurse (RN00103095).
In September 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program charged nursing assistant Paula Sabina Somol (NC10060652) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly borrowed money from a patient and did not repay it.
In August 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program placed the certification of nursing assistant Bernard L. Black (NC10080168) on probation for one year. He must comply with terms and conditions. Black put a patient at risk of developing a blood-born communicable disease.
In August 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the application of Barbara L. Carson, an applicant to practice as a nursing assistant (CA00038852). She may not reapply for five years. Carson was convicted of disorderly conduct, attempting to elude a pursuing police officer and driving while under the influence.
In August 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program charged nursing assistant Starla R. Parker (NC10076125) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly used the credit card of a patient for unauthorized transactions.
In August 2005 the Dental Commission entered an Agreed Order with dentist Curtis D. Smith (DE00004003). He must comply with terms and conditions. Smith failed to fully fill a patient’s root canals.
In August 2005 the Registered Counselor Program denied the application of Amy M. Bevers, an applicant to practice as a registered counselor (CA00006581). She may reapply when she cooperates with the investigator. Bevers was convicted of obstructing a public servant, domestic violence assault and shoplifting. She failed to respond to the investigator regarding these convictions.
In August 2005 the Licensed Mental Health Counselor Program entered into an Agreed Order with Majil A. Fausel, a licensed mental health counselor (LH00006964). Fausel agrees to surrender her license to practice as a mental health counselor.
In August 2005 the Registered Counselor Program vacated a Final Order against registered counselor Lisa L. Judkins (RC00030257).
In August 2005 the Registered Counselor Program charged registered counselor Tyler W. Koch (RC00049014) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
In September 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program charged nursing assistant Priyan Hiripitiya (NC10081798) with unprofessional conduct. In 2004 the Oregon State Board of Nursing revoked his Oregon nursing assistant license based on a criminal conviction.
In August 2005 the Registered Counselor and Chemical Dependency Programs charged Steven W. Peterson, a registered counselor and chemical dependency professional (RC00012184, CP00001475), with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly violated professional boundaries with clients who are minors.
In August 2005 the Nursing Commission charged Lori Dublack, an applicant to practice as a registered nurse (CA00060722), with unprofessional conduct. In May 2005, the Indiana State Board of Nursing indefinitely suspended her Indiana nursing license. Lori Dublack is also known as Lori Geisleman.
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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