OLYMPIA ¾ The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against health care providers in our state.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 website. 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.

Chelan County
King County
Kitsap County
Lewis County
Mason County
Pierce County
Skagit County
Spokane County
Stevens County
Thurston County
Whatcom County
Out of State

Chelan County

In January 2011 the Agency Affiliated Counselor Program denied the application of Santo S. Martinez (CG60183213). In February 2009 he was convicted of theft. He failed to disclose the conviction on his application.

In February 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program charged certified nursing assistant Jennifer I. McManus (NC10041336) with unprofessional conduct. She was allegedly verbally and physically abusive to a vulnerable adult patient.

In February 2011 the Massage Program placed the license of Nichole C. Rueth (MA00016599) on probation for three years. In March 2010 she was convicted of theft. She must comply with terms and conditions set against her license.

In February 2011 the Agency Affiliated Counselor Program granted the application of Cynthia Lea Zellner (CG60183248) and placed her registration on probation for two years. In February 2004 she was convicted of two counts of unlawful issuance of a bank check, and in May 2007 she was convicted of possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, and driving under the influence. She must comply with terms and conditions set against her registration.

King County

In February 2011 the Massage Program terminated the order of probation against John D. Atkinson (MA00022085).

In February 2011 the Medical Commission charged physician Susan J. Eagan (MD00049436) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly entered into a sexual relationship with a patient.

In February 2011 the Health Care Assistant Program terminated the order of probation against Theresa Y. Hawkins (HC00156691).

In February 2011 the Board of Hearing and Speech terminated the order of probation against speech language pathologist Elizabeth Patricia Holcomb (LL60025305). She’s also known as Elizabeth Patricia Baker.

In February 2011 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Melissa Madrid (RN00164694) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly failed to transfer the care of two patients to other nurses before leaving her nursing assignment.

In February 2011 the Nursing Commission entered into an agreed order with registered nurse Thomas Scheerens (RN00124123). He failed to comply with terms and conditions set against his license. He must comply with new terms and conditions set against his license.

In February 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program charged registered nursing assistant Shawn W. Young (NA00182902) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly patted a patient’s mouth in an effort to make the patient eat dinner faster resulting in a bruise on the patient’s lip.

Kitsap County

In January 2011 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program denied the application of chemical dependency professional trainee applicant Charles J. Williams (CO60196688). Between October 2003 and September 2008 he was convicted of eight gross misdemeanors, and violation of a court order — domestic violence, a class C felony.

Lewis County

In February 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program charged registered nursing assistant Tami G. McGinty (NA00057029) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly took money from a recently deceased patient without permission.

Mason County

In February 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program granted the application of certified nursing assistant Jessica Leigh Woolery (NC60196255) and placed her certification on probation for one year. In August 2010 she was convicted of theft. She must comply with terms and conditions set against her certification.

Pierce County

In February 2011 the Radiologic Technologist Program released James H. Diamond (RT60028191) from terms and conditions set against his credential.

In February 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program charged registered nursing assistant Edna W. Dizon (NA00165264) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly struck a vulnerable adult patient twice on the back, and yelled at the patient.

In February 2011 the Secretary of Health amended the statement of charges against licensed practical nurse and massage therapist Eugene M. Ulrich (LP00057726, MA00008295). He allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with a vulnerable adult patient.

Skagit County

In January 2011 the Nursing Commission terminated the order of probation against licensed practical nurse Clarissa S. Fortner (LP00053082).

Spokane County

In February 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the application of registered nursing assistant applicant Gina M. Bowen (NA60194949). In March 2005 she was convicted of driving under the influence, in July 2005 she was convicted of theft, and in December 2010 she was charged with assault — domestic violence. In May 2004 her certification to practice as a health care assistant in Washington was indefinitely suspended.

In February 2011 the Medical Commission charged physician assistant Steven M. Featherkile (PA10003559) with unprofessional conduct. In March 2010 he was convicted of three counts of causing a materially false representation to be made for use in determining the right to payment under a federal healthcare program (Medicaid) for medical services provided to three patients.

In January 2011 the Health Care Assistant Program denied the application of Tina Valendria Montgomery (HC60089389). She tested positive for drugs during a random drug screen test, and was terminated from her place of employment on the grounds of job abandonment.

In February 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program charged registered nursing assistant Jessica L. Realing (NA00194136) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly took money belonging to patients from their rooms without permission.

Stevens County

In February 2011 the Licensed Mental Health Counselor Program charged Layne Serr (LH00004674) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly represented himself as a psychologist when he doesn’t hold a license to practice as a psychologist in Washington. He also failed to report sexual abuse of minors by his clients to authorities.