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For immediate release: February 9, 2010 (10-023-revised-2)
This document was revised May 24, 2011, by court order to remove a section. This document was also edited to correct a factual error in January 2012.
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Media inquiries: Allison Cook,
Communications Office 360-236-4022
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
State disciplines health care providers
OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against health care providers in our state.
The department’s Health Systems Quality Assurance Office works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 70 health care professions (e.g., medical doctors, nurses, counselors).
Information about health care providers is on the agency Web site. Click on “Provider Credential Search” on the left hand side of the Department of Health home page (www.doh.wa.gov). 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 360-236-4700. Consumers who think a health care provider acted unprofessionally are also encouraged to call and report their complaint.
Benton County
Columbia County
Grant County
Grays Harbor County
King County
Pierce County
Snohomish County
Spokane County
Thurston County
Whatcom County
Yakima County
Out of State
In December 2009 the Nursing Assistant Program
reinstated the registration of
Sabrie L. Tramble (NA00197331) and placed her registration on probation
for two years. She must comply with terms and conditions set against her
registration.
In December 2009 the Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Program
granted the application of emergency medical technician Yancy T.
Yost (ES60119282) and placed his credential on probation for one
year. He was convicted of negligent driving on more than one occasion,
possession of drug paraphernalia, harassment, assault, and possession with
intent to manufacture or deliver — marijuana. He must comply with terms and
conditions set against his certification.
In January 2010 the Nursing Assistant Program granted the applications of
certified nursing assistant Jennifer R. Owens (NA60097975,
NC60102017) and placed conditions against her registration and
certification. She was convicted of possession of methamphetamine, and
theft. She must comply with the terms and conditions set against her
registration and certification
In December 2009 the Health Care Assistant Program granted the application
of Julia Antoinette Stephens (HC60118473) and placed her
license on probation for two years. She was convicted of violation of the
uniform controlled substance act, conspiracy to commit manufacturing of
methamphetamine. She must comply with terms and conditions set against her
license.
In December 2009 the Medical Commission charged physician Jeffrey
Wong (MD00041288) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly had
aberrant and hostile behavior towards hospital administration, and showed
poor conduct and behavior towards staff, and certain patient care situations
at the hospital.
In December 2009 the Acupuncturist Program charged Kunhye P. Golec
(AC00002648) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly entered into a
sexual relationship with a patient, and charged a patient’s insurance for
services not rendered.
In December 2009 the Registered Counselor Program reinstated the
registration of Natalie N. Gomez (RC00052638) and placed
her registration on probation for three years. She must comply with terms
and conditions set against her license.
In December 2009 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the application of
Crystal Dawn Moniz (NA60094695). She was convicted of
unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
In December 2009 the Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems Program
granted the application of emergency medical technician Sarah Anne
Baumgardner (ES60117451) and placed her certification on probation
for two years. She entered into an agreed order of continuance without
findings for charges on two counts of assault, and one count of malicious
mischief. She must comply with terms and conditions set against her license.
In December 2009 the Nursing Assistant Program charged Monica D.
Boggs (NA00155145) with unprofessional conduct. She was convicted
of shoplifting on more than one occasion.
In December 2009 the Nursing Commission entered into an agreed order with
licensed practical nurse Sheila C. Cruse (LP00032550). She
failed to administer, document administration, or document wastage of
oxycodone on multiple occasions. She must comply with terms and conditions
set against her license.
In December 2009 the Nursing Assistant Program placed the certification of
certified nursing assistant Ashleigh M. Futrell
(NC10099613) on probation for two years. She transferred a patient by
herself when the patient required a two-person transfer. This resulted in
bruising to the patient’s arm. She must comply with terms and conditions set
against her certification.
In December 2009 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program granted the
application of chemical dependency professional trainee Gary R.
Probst (CO60107571) and placed his certification on probation for
three years. He was convicted of theft and must comply with terms and
conditions set against his certification.
In January 2010 the Dental Commission granted the application of dental
assistant Renee M. Purcell (D160121702) and placed
conditions against her registration. She was convicted of driving under the
influence, and failed to disclose the conviction on her application. She
must comply with terms and conditions set against her registration.
In January 2010 the Nursing Assistant Program granted the application of
certified nursing assistant Shantel A. Jenks (NC60054905)
and placed conditions against her certification. She was convicted of
assault, and minor in possession of alcohol. She must comply with terms and
conditions set against her certification.
In December 2009 the Nursing Assistant Program charged Brianna
Justice (NA00187876) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly
stole more than $400 from a patient by using their debit card to withdraw
cash without permission. She was charged with theft, and identity theft.
In December 2009 the Registered Counselor Program reinstated the
registration of Michael E. Dassow (RC00055441).
In December 2009 the Nursing Assistant Program granted the application of
Haviela S. Patino (NA60120450) and placed her registration
on probation for one year. She was convicted of assault and must comply with
terms and conditions set against her registration.
In December 2009 the Registered Counselor and Chemical Dependency Professional
Programs terminated the order of probation against Margaret M. Clark
(RC00026541, CP00003531).
In December 2009 the Licensed Mental Health Counselor Program released mental
health counselor Pia P. Hull (LH00007865) from terms and
conditions set against her license.
In December 2009 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program granted the
application of chemical dependency professional trainee Russell Gene
Taylor (CO60116194) and placed his certification on probation for two
years. He was convicted of driving under the influence on more than one
occasion. He must comply with terms and conditions set against his
certification.
Note to Editors: Health care providers charged with unprofessional conduct have 20 days to respond to the 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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