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The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against health care providers in our state.
The department’s Health Professions 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
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program charged applicant Mandi K. Murdoch (NA00170027) with unprofessional conduct. She was convicted of forgery and unlawful issuance of bank checks or drafts. She allegedly failed to disclose the conviction on her application.
Chelan County
In July 2008 the Board of Pharmacy placed the license of pharmacist Gary L. Hauber (PH00010118) on probation for two years. He allowed a pharmacy technician to open and manage the pharmacy he was responsible for. He must comply with terms and conditions set against his license.
In July 2008 the Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma denied the application of emergency medical technician applicant Adam M. McKenney (ES01178235). He was convicted of driving under the influence. He cannot reapply for five years.
Clark County
In July 2008 the Chiropractic Commission charged Troy M. Dreiling (CH00003052) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations include failing to document any rationale or objective need for the number of treatments he recommended for a patient, failing to take adequate x-rays, failing to keep adequate documentation, and giving a diagnosis without supporting documentation.
Cowlitz County
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program reprimanded Ofelia Rodica Balea (NA00127010). She falsified tuberculosis screening results for her employees at the adult family home she either owned or operated.
Jefferson County
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program charged Judy L. Hartzell (NA00133119) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly failed to comply with previous terms and conditions set against her license.
King County
In July 2008 the Chiropractic Commission charged Vyacheslav A. Borisenko (CH00033992) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly provided excessive and non-therapeutic services to patients.
In July 2008 the Midwifery Program placed Pamela Golliet (MW00000296) on probation for 36 months. She caused risk of harm to a mother and baby by failing to diagnose that the fetus was in breech position. She also failed to properly respond to the mother’s elevated blood pressure.
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program placed the certification of John B. Griffith (NC10093979) on probation for three years. He became angry and appeared to strike a patient. He must comply with terms and conditions set against his license.
In July 2008 the Examining Board of Psychology charged George W. Recknagel (PY00002604) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly failed to comply with previous terms and conditions set against his license.
In July 2008 the Board of Pharmacy denied the application of pharmacy assistant applicant Moises A. Reyes (VB00068907). He was convicted of physical control of a vehicle under the influence. He cannot reapply for 10 years.
In July 2008 the Board of Pharmacy charged pharmacy assistant Alexis Tobin (VB00069039) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly diverted drugs from the pharmacy at which she was volunteering. Tobin also allegedly failed to respond to department inquiries regarding the incident.
Pierce County
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program granted the reactivation application of Katrina G. Allen (NC10087230) and placed her license on probation for five years. She was convicted of attempted trafficking in stolen property. She must comply with terms and conditions set against her license.
In July 2008 the Board of Pharmacy charged pharmacy technician Misty L. Arcuri (VA00043040) with unprofessional conduct. She was convicted of theft.
In July 2008 the Registered Counselor and Chemical Dependency Professional Programs reinstated the credentials of Joseph K. Myrick (RC00046581 and CP00005499).
In July 2008 the Registered Counselor Program modified the agreed order against Leah S. Niccolocci (RC00055984). The indefinite suspension against her credential is lifted and her registration has been placed on probation for two years. She must comply with terms and conditions set against her registration.
Spokane County
In July 2008 the Dental Commission charged Allan D. Hinkle (DE00003570) with unprofessional conduct. Allegations include failing to keep adequate records when administering medications, prescribing inappropriate dosages of medications, and prescribing medications without justification.
In July 2008 the Board of Pharmacy charged pharmacy intern Kenyon N. Lyle, Jr. (IR00066943) with unprofessional conduct. He was convicted of driving under the influence and hit and run attended. Lyle allegedly failed to comply with previous terms and conditions set against his license.
In July 2008 the Board of Pharmacy charged pharmacist Stephen Rivington (PH00041700) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly failed to abide by the terms of a deferred prosecution he entered into for driving under the influence, resulting in a bench warrant issued for his arrest. He also allegedly failed to respond to department inquiries regarding the allegations.
In July 2008 the Board of Pharmacy placed the license of pharmacist Michael F. White (PH00018978) on probation for five years. He took hydrocodone from a bottle of pills not prescribed to him and tested positive during a workplace drug screening. He must comply with terms and conditions set against his license.
Thurston County
In July 2008 the Nursing Commission charged licensed practical nurse Andrea R. Wilson (LP00050785) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly failed to assess a patient in a timely manner.
Whatcom County
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the registration application of David L. Neal (NA00202036). He was convicted of assault – domestic violence, theft, and assault. Neal failed to disclose the convictions on his application. He cannot reapply for five years.
In July 2008 the Medical Commission reprimanded and fined physician Aleixo M.D.P. Viegas (MD00041689). He provided signed, blank prescription pads to two registered nurses to write prescriptions for patients if he was out of the office. This is outside the scope of practice of registered nurses.
Yakima County
In July 2008 the Licensed Mental Health Counseling Program charged Mark E. Heeringa (LH00008802) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly entered into a client referral contract with another licensed mental health counselor and agreed to payback 50 percent of the fees he collected from the referrals.
In July 2008 the Board of Pharmacy charged pharmacist Lacie J. Zavala (PH00070140) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly filled fraudulent prescriptions for herself and family members.
Out of State
Arizona: In July 2008 the Massage Program reprimanded David R. Harris (MA00022698). The Oregon Board of Massage Therapists issued an order against him. He must comply with terms and conditions set against his license.
Texas: In July 2008 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Matthew D. Melvyn (RN00168590) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly failed to comply with previous terms and conditions set against his license.
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