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For immediate release: August 12, 2004 (04-095)
Contact:
Deanna Whitman,
Communications Office (360) 236-4022
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Quality Assurance Office (HPQA) of the Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against health care providers in the state.
HPQA is responsible for protecting and enhancing the health of the people of
Washington State 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/providercredentialsearch/ ). 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.
There is currently an opening on the Orthotics and Prosthetics Advisory Committee for a licensed physician specializing in orthopedic medicine or surgery or physiatry. Please contact 360-236-4947 for information.
Benton County
In July 2004 the Counselor Programs charged Margaret A. Fann, a chemical
dependency practitioner (CP00002298), with unprofessional conduct. Allegations
against Fann include providing an unclean and unhealthy living environment for
patients and mistreating patients.
Clallam County
In July 2004 the Dental Commission charged dentist Robert F. Henry
(DE00004934) with unprofessional conduct. Henry allegedly aided and abetted
unlicensed practice by dental assistant(s), left a patient unattended while
sedated and failed to comply with infection control procedures.
Clark County
In July 2004 the Pharmacy Board charged Jennifer L. Larson, an applicant
to practice as a pharmacy assistant (CA00054868), with unprofessional conduct.
She was allegedly convicted of a minor in possession of alcohol and denied the
conviction on her application.
Grays Harbor County
In July 2004 the Pharmacy Board placed the license of pharmacist Ronald
Cahill (PH00010293) on a stayed suspension for three months. Cahill’s
license will be placed on probation for five years. He must pay a $500 fine, is
prohibited from serving as a manager and must submit periodic declarations to
the board. Cahill diverted a legend drug from his workplace for his own use.
King County
In July 2004 the Medical Commission charged physician David T. Aoyama
(MD00017765) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against him include
committing perjury and making false notations in medical records.
In July 2004 the Unlicensed Practice Program issued a Notice of Intent to Issue a Cease and Desist Order against Abbi Bowers. Bowers allegedly performed imaging tests and administered contrast agents to patients intravenously. Abbi Bowers is also known as Abbi Cordero.
In July 2004 the Medical Commission placed the license of physician Rex N. Gentry on a stayed suspension for five years. He must comply with terms and conditions of the order. Gentry engaged in a sexual relationship with a patient.
In July 2004 the Health Care Assistant Program charged Stacey J. Gill, a health care assistant (HC00135426), with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against her include requesting a prescription for herself without a doctor’s approval.
In July 2004 the Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery charged Lawrence J. Greenblatt, an osteopathic physician and surgeon (OP00000791), with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly had sexual relationships with patients.
In July 2004 the Counselor Program granted the application of Junne Y. Park to practice as a registered counselor (CA00006368). Park must complete college courses and pay a $1,000 fine. She was convicted of forgery.
Kitsap County
In July 2004 the Nursing Commission charged Sarah A. Cline, a licensed
practical nurse (LP00049803), with unprofessional conduct. Cline admitted to
diverting controlled substances from her workplace for her own use.
Pierce County
In July 2004 the Pharmacy Board charged pharmacist Hugh Gossman
(PH00003321) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly filled a prescription
with the wrong medication.
In July 2004 the Counselor Programs granted the application of Walter L. Harris to practice as a registered counselor (CA00006768). Harris must not engage in solo practice for three years and must pay a $2,000 fine ($1,000 is suspended). Harris was convicted of unlawfully possessing a controlled substance with intent to deliver and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance.
In July 2004 the Denturist Program charged denturist David W. Kirk (DN00000124) with unprofessional conduct. Kirk was allegedly convicted of unlawfully possessing, with intent to deliver a controlled substance, forgery and possessing stolen property.
In July 2004 the Nursing Commission reinstated the license of Mary Jo Warren to practice as a registered nurse (RN00080398).
Skagit County
In July 2004 the Pharmacy Board placed the license of pharmacist Kimberly
Shuman (PH00021289) on probation for five years. Shuman diverted a
controlled substance from her workplace for her own use.
Snohomish County
In July 2004 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Carlotta
Getzin Martinson (RN00103069) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations
against her include diverting controlled substances from her workplace and
filling a fraudulent prescription.
Spokane County
In July 2004 the Nursing Commission charged Larry Howard, an
applicant to activate his expired license to practice as a licensed practical
nurse (LP00040113), with unprofessional conduct. In September 2003 his Montana
nursing license was allegedly summarily suspended.
In July 2004 the Nursing Commission charged Linda Kasner, a licensed practical nurse (LP00047051), with unprofessional conduct. Kasner allegedly failed to cooperate with the disciplining authority.
Thurston County
In July 2004 the Pharmacy Board placed the license of pharmacist Magdalene
Atem (PH00019524) on a stayed suspension for one month and on probation for
three years. She must also not commit any medication errors for one year. Atem
must pay a $1,000 fine, submit periodic declarations and performance reports and
practice only under supervision. She misfilled a patient’s prescription.
Yakima County
In July 2004 the Pharmacy Board charged pharmacy technician Stacie R. Smith
(VA00051116) with unprofessional conduct. Smith allegedly diverted controlled
substances from her workplace. She also allegedly took other merchandise from
her workplace without paying for them.
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.)
Colorado: In July 2004 the Medical Commission charged Michael A. Spector, a physician licensed in Washington (MD00035831), with unprofessional conduct. In September 2003 the Colorado State Board of Medical Examiners allegedly entered an order with Spector in which he agreed not to perform any act requiring a medical license until the California Physician Health Program reports he is able to practice safely.
Idaho: In July 2004 the Medical Commission charged Duane F. Mabeus, a physician licensed in Washington (MD00035896), with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly failed to meet the standard of care while treating a patient.
North Carolina: In July 2004 the Pharmacy Board denied the application of Marlon Byers to reactive his certification to practice as a pharmacy technician in Washington (VA00019931). He may not reapply for 10 years. Byers has several criminal convictions, including driving without a valid license, driving with a suspended license, theft and assault.
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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