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For immediate release: November 9, 2005 (05-144)
Contact:
Media inquiries: Deanna Whitman,
Communications Office (360) 236-4022
Public inquiries: Health Professions Customer Service (360) 236-4700
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Quality Assurance Office (HPQA) of the Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against health care providers in the state.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. 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.
| Benton County | Clark County | King County |
| Kittitas County | Pierce County | Skagit County |
| Spokane County | Whatcom County | Yakima County |
| Out of State |
Benton County
In September 2005 the Pharmacy Board charged Tiffany Maxwell, a pharmacy
technician (VA00020474), with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly diverted a
controlled substance from her workplace for her use.
In October 2005 the Health Care Assistant Program granted the application of
Kay B. Stone to practice as a health care assistant (CA00009116). Her
certification is placed on a stayed suspension for two years and she must comply
with terms and conditions. Stone concealed that she voluntarily surrendered her
license to practice as a licensed practical nurse.
Clark County
In September 2005 the Dental Commission charged dentist George G. Blakeslee
(DE00003787) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly provided services that
failed to meet the standard of care.
King County
In September 2005 the Pharmacy Board charged Erin E. Beck, a pharmacy
technician (VA00044402), with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly diverted
controlled substances from her workplace and fraudulently obtained controlled
substances.
In September 2005 the Health Care Assistant Program corrected a statement of
charges against Richard M. Beecham, an applicant to practice as a health
care assistant (CA00010687). He is being charged with unprofessional conduct for
concealing criminal convictions on his application. He was convicted of driving
with a suspended or revoked license, burglary, hit and run and driving under the
influence.
In September 2005 the Denturist Program charged denturist Ernie M. Hernandez
(DN00000293) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against him include
providing services when his credential was expired, failing to provide adequate
records when requested and providing services that were deficient.
In September 2005 the Pharmacy Board charged pharmacist Michael S. Jones
(PH00010993) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly failed to comply with the
terms and conditions of a prior order.
Kittitas County
In September 2005 the Dental Commission entered into an Agreed Order with
dentist Dean C. Breithaupt (DE00005818). He agrees to comply with terms
and conditions, including paying a $2,500 fine and completing continuing
education. Breithaupt provided services that failed to meet the accepted
standard and failed to keep appropriate records.
In October 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program placed the certification of
nursing assistant Lynda K. Carroll (NC10060167) on probation. She must
comply with terms and conditions. Carroll was convicted of two counts of
Medicaid false statement.
Pierce County
In October 20905 the Registered Counselor Program granted the application of
Michele A. Benedict to practice as a registered counselor (CA00007574). Her
registration is placed on probation for four years and she must comply with
terms and conditions. Benedict was convicted of unlawful use of a building for
drug purposes and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
In September 2005 the Nursing Commission charged Lizabeth P. Chenette, a
licensed practical nurse (LP00051890), with unprofessional conduct. She
allegedly failed to comply with the terms and conditions of a prior order.
In October 2005 the Nursing Commission denied the application of Chay Lee
to practice as a registered nurse (CA00057683). She may not reapply for one
year. Lee lied about attending a college on her application.
Skagit County
In September 2005 the Unlicensed Practice Program issued a Notice of Intent to
issue a Cease and Desist order against Tina M. Floe. She continued to
practice massage after her license expired. In October 2005 the Unlicensed
Practice Program issued a Cease and Desist Order against Tina M. Floe.
Spokane County
In September 2005 the Nursing Commission withdrew a statement of charges against
Quibilah N. Person, a licensed practical nurse (LP00047459).
In October 2005 the Medical Commission reinstated the license of John R.
Quinn to practice as a physician (MD00004754).
In October 2005 the Chemical Dependency Professional and Registered Counselor
Programs placed the credentials of Elizabeth J. St. Clare (RC00004431,
CP00002659) on a stayed suspension for three years. She must comply with terms
and conditions. St. Clare operated a chemical dependency treatment facility. She
required non-credentialed employees to provide counseling services, condoned
inappropriate relationships between an employee and two patients and billed for
services not provided. Elizabeth St. Clare is also known as Elizabeth J.
Bailey-St. Clare.
In August 2005 the Dental Commission entered into an Agreed Order with dentist
Patrick J. Stevens (DE00005806). His license will be reinstated if he
complies with terms and conditions within one year. Stevens’s license is
expired.
Whatcom County
In September 2005 the Nursing Commission granted the application of Lori
Dublack to practice as a registered nurse (CA00060722). Her license is
placed on probation for five years and she must comply with terms and
conditions. In May 2005 the Indiana State Board of Nursing indefinitely
suspended Dublack’s Indiana nursing license. Lori Dublack is also known as
Lori Geisleman.
In September 2005 the Nursing Assistant Program charged nursing assistant
Danita R. Gansler (NC10067037) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations
against her include possessing a patient’s checkbook without authorization and
failing to respond to investigations.
In September 2005 the Nursing Commission entered into an Agreed Order with
Brandy M. Schneider, a licensed practical nurse (LP00052649). She must
comply with terms and conditions. She was convicted of soliciting to possess a
controlled substance.
Yakima County
In October the Nursing Assistant Program reinstated the registration of nursing
assistant Marilyn L. Olvera (NC10088261).
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.)
California: In October 2005 the Medical Commission withdrew a statement
of charges against Yvette I. Ficekova, an applicant for medical licensure
in Washington (MC00013787).
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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