The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against health care providers in our state.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.
Chelan
Clark
Grays Harbor
Island
King
Pierce
Skagit
Snohomish
Spokane
Thurston
Whitman
Chelan County
In July 2008 the Licensed Mental Health Counselor Program reinstated the license of April S. Shipowick (LH00006835).
Clark County
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program reinstated the registration of Mary S. Benavides (NA00032178).
In July 2008 the Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System Program charged paramedic Darryl J. Courson (ES00123802) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly failed to comply with terms and conditions set against his license.
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program placed the certification of Jamie M. Kennedy (NC10067604) on probation for two years. She was convicted of obstructing a law enforcement officer, driving while her license was suspended, and malicious mischief. She must comply with terms and conditions set against her license.
Grays Harbor County
In June 2008 the Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System charged emergency medical technician Jason C. Jackson (ES01164302) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly sexually assaulted and harassed co-workers and an inmate at the facility where he was employed.
Island County
In July 2008 the Chiropractic Commission charged chiropractor Bruce M. Linehan (CH00002852) with unprofessional conduct. His license to practice as a chiropractor is suspended. He allegedly provided chiropractic treatments to numerous patients for a fee while his license was suspended.
In June 2008 the Nursing Commission reinstated the license of registered nurse Ellen L. Shark (RN00146098). She must comply with terms and conditions set against her license.
King County
In June 2008 the Nursing Commission lifted the suspension against the license of registered nurse Karla Bigley (RN00165892). She must comply with terms and conditions set against her license.
In July 2008 the Board of Hearing and Speech charged speech language pathologist Amber M. Brockl (LL00003256) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly falsified billing records and time spent with clients. She is also known as Amber M. Ames.
In July 2008 the Registered Counselor Program reinstated the credential of Eric R. Daniels (RC00053837).
In July 2008 the Board of Pharmacy charged pharmacy technician Arleea Dobson (VA00049937) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly diverted controlled substances from her place of employment for her own use.
In July 2008 the Medical Commission modified the agreed order against Rex N. Gentry (MD00016448). He must comply with terms and conditions set against his license.
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program charged reactivation applicant Maria Guadalupe Hill (NA00018151) with unprofessional conduct. She was convicted of promoting prostitution.
In July 2008 the Chemical Dependency Professional and Registered Counselor Programs reprimanded Lelan C. Jamison (CP00003694 and RC00028374). Jamison got a loan from a client and failed to pay it back in a timely manner. He must comply with terms and conditions set against his license.
In July 2008 the Massage Practitioner Program placed the license of Brian C. Jewett (MA00021909) on probation for 18 months. He had three forged prescriptions filled for oxycontin under three different physician’s names. He must comply with terms and conditions set against his license.
In July 2008 the Registered Counselor Program reinstated the registration of Lisa M. Medearis (RC00052494).
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program entered into an agreed order with Afemuya Mesfin (NC10002622). She pulled the hair of a patient and jerked the patient’s head back. She must comply with terms and conditions set against her license.
In June 2008 the Nursing Commission modified the agreed order with registered nurse Steven F. Parry (RN00049247). He remains on probation for five years and must comply with terms and conditions set against his license.
Pierce County
In July 2008 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Deanna L. Fox (RN00138162) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly failed to comply with previous terms and conditions set against her license.
In July 2008 the Board of Pharmacy charged pharmacy technician Michael Hendrickson (VA00012567) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly diverted controlled substances from his place of employment for his own use.
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program reinstated the certification of Wyita L. Ross (NC10007670).
Skagit County
In June 2008 the Nursing Commission reinstated the license of registered nurse Jolynne P. Brooks (RN00059030). Her license is subject to probation and she must comply with terms and conditions set against her license.
Snohomish County
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program denied the application of Monica S. Dean (NA00202026). She was arrested for assault, failed to disclose the arrest to the department, and failed to respond to department inquiries regarding the arrest. She cannot reapply for five years.
Spokane County
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program reinstated the certification of Cody Colleen Grainger (NC10045414). She is also known as Cody Colleen Small.
Thurston County
In July 2008 the Acupuncture and Registered Counselor Programs placed the credentials of Frederick W. Klemmer (AC00002147 and RC00049628) on probation for two years. He exceeded the scope of acupuncture by using therapeutic counseling in his treatment of a patient. He must comply with terms and conditions set against his license.
In June 2008 the Nursing Commission reinstated the license of registered nurse Stacey Loewen-Hays (RN00148268) and placed her license on probation. She must comply with terms and conditions set against her license.
In July 2008 the Board of Pharmacy charged pharmacy technician Tamara L. Mildenberger (VA00019877) with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly diverted drugs for her own use.
In June 2008 the Dental Commission reinstated the license of Richard L. Penney (DE00006986).
In July 2008 the Acupuncture Program charged Russell N. Wahlund (AC00000569) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly touched a patient inappropriately during acupuncture treatments.
Whitman County
In July 2008 the Nursing Assistant Program placed the certification of Erin M. Bowman (NC10072799) on probation for 30 months. She had a sexual and romantic relationship with a former patient and documented administering medications to a patient when she was not in the facility.
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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