Chelan County

In December 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program charged registered nursing assistant Frances J. Pocan (NA00189315) with unprofessional conduct. A patient allegedly gave her money to pay the patient’s bills, and she failed to pay the bills or return the money to the patient.

Clark County

In December 2011 the Massage Program charged Douglas L. Black (MA00011374) with unprofessional conduct for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a patient.

In December 2011 the Medical Commission charged physician Patrick Chau (MD00030053) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations include failing to comply with terms and conditions set against his license, prescribing controlled substances inadequate notes about why he prescribed the substances, and failing to follow-up with patients.

Douglas County

In December 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program charged registered nursing assistant Maria Elena Vasquez (NA60168663) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly borrowed money from a patient and failed to repay the loan.

Jefferson County

In December 2011 the Veterinary Board of Governors released veterinarian Joyce M. Murphy (VT00001824) from terms and conditions set against her license.

King County

In December 2011 the Unlicensed Practice Program notified Steve Becker that it intends to issue a cease-and-desist order. He’s charged with performing a forensic evaluation, administering psychological tests, and diagnosing a patient without a valid psychologist or counselor license.

In December 2011 the Dental Commission granted the application of dental assistant Jaime Lynn Clarke (D160231847) and placed conditions against her registration. She was convicted of driving under the influence and entered into a deferred prosecution for charges of driving under the influence.

In January 2012 the Nursing Commission amended the statement of charges against registered nurse Flor D. Cruz (RN00076122). She allegedly failed to act on a patient’s change in vital signs, failed to perform a complete assessment of the patient, and failed to communicate the changes in the patient’s condition to a physician or other staff. She also allegedly rented a room in her house to a former inmate at the jail where she worked, and checked the inmates medical records without authorization.

In December 2011 the Secretary of Health ended the probation order against physician Terrill L. Harrington (MD00038084).

In December 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program charged certified nursing assistant Gus Ernie Hayes (NC10013627) with unprofessional conduct. He was convicted of violating a no-contact order and entered a deferred prosecution for charges of assault, malicious mischief, and resisting arrest.

In December 2011 the Medical Commission charged physician Jim Chun Jen Hsu (MD00044903) with unprofessional conduct. The diagnosis and surgery he performed on a patient’s shoulder was allegedly below the standard of care.

In January 2012 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program granted the application of chemical dependency professional trainee Jina Marie Milius (CO60185460) and placed conditions against her certification. She was convicted of vehicular homicide, theft, and underage alcohol possession. 

In December 2011 the Health Care Assistant Program ended the probation order against Laura Lena Miller (HC60068282, HC60151774).

In December 2011 the Dental Commission charged dentist Steven H. Nguyen (DE00008242) with unprofessional conduct. It’s alleged that he knowingly allowed an employee without a valid license to perform denturist and dental assistant duties.

In December 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program charged certified nursing assistant Krystal J. Shoulders (NC10100007) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly took a patient’s debit card and purchased about $250 of groceries for her own use.

In December 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program ended the probation order against certified nursing assistant Maylee B. Vo (NC60156056).

Kitsap County

In December 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program charged registered nursing assistant Ashley Marie Rowland (NA60102636) with unprofessional conduct. She entered into a deferred prosecution for the charge of theft. 

Lewis County

In December 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the application of registered nursing assistant applicant Lisa J. Sipe (NA60255488). She was convicted of child molestation.

Mason County

In December 2011 the Chemical Dependency Program denied the application of chemical dependency professional trainee applicant Joseph Lee Schaeffer (CO60245631). He was convicted of methamphetamine possession, two counts of driving with a suspended license, two counts of domestic violence assault, attempting to elude police, and resisting arrest.

Pierce County

In December 2011 the Nursing Assistant Program charged registered nursing assistant Katie J. Byrd (NA60214486) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations include sleeping while caring for a patient, smoking marijuana with the patient, driving the patient while under the influence, and shoplifting. She also allegedly had the patient pawn jewelry so she could get a tattoo.

In December 2011 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program charged chemical dependency professional Terrance O. Jones (CP60044697) with unprofessional conduct. He was convicted of three counts of domestic violence assault, marijuana possession, and two counts of violating a no-contact order. 

In January 2012 the Counselor Program ended the probation order against agency affiliated counselor and certified counselor Sabryna D. Klug (CG60165266, CL60165237).

In December 2011 the Nursing Commission placed licensed practical nurse Nancy L. Picou (LP00047746) on probation for five years. She allegedly received prescriptions for controlled substances for herself, filled them, and gave them to her husband.