For fast launch: December 23, 2021 (21-257)
Contact: Sharon Moysiuk, Communications 360-549-6471
Public inquiries: Well being Techniques Buyer Service 360-236-4700
State disciplines well being care suppliers
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Division of Well being has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn prices towards the next well being care suppliers in our state.
The division’s Well being Techniques High quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing requirements for greater than 80 well being care professions (e.g., dentists, nurses, counselors). Details about disciplinary motion taken towards medical docs and doctor assistants could be discovered on the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) website. Questions on WMC disciplinary actions could be despatched to media@wmc.wa.gov.
Details about well being care suppliers is on the company web site. Click on on “Look up a health care provider license” within the “How Do I?” part of the Department of Health website (doh.wa.gov). The location consists of details about a well being care supplier’s license standing, the expiration and renewal date of their credential, disciplinary actions and copies of authorized paperwork issued after July 1998. This info can also be out there by calling 360-236-4700. Customers who suppose a well being care supplier acted unprofessionally are inspired to name and report their criticism.
Adams County
In November 2021 the secretary of well being charged licensed sensible nurse Samantha Lynn Rojas (LP60617413) with sexual misconduct for partaking in inappropriate sexual conversations with an incarcerated affected person.
Clark County
In November 2021 the Medical Assistant Program charged medical assistant-phlebotomist Brandon Richard Cullen (PC60886045) with unprofessional conduct. Cullen allegedly did not ship a blood pattern after accumulating a price from a affected person.
Douglas County
In November 2021 the secretary of well being granted the termination of oversight and monitoring circumstances of medical assistant Tami Lynn Eggert (CM60408010).
Jefferson County
In October 2021 the Veterinary Board charged veterinary technician Jennifer Anne Brinton (VT00002197) with unprofessional conduct. Costs state that Brinton did not adjust to the phrases and circumstances of a earlier order requiring persevering with training.
King County
In October 2021 the Dental Fee entered an settlement with dentist and basic anesthesiologist Wei Guo (DE60137855, GA60168914) the place Guo’s licenses to observe as a dentist and basic anesthesiologist had been positioned on probation for 18 months. Guo should additionally pay a advantageous of $35,000 and reimburse the fee the quantity of $15,837.78 for investigative and listening to bills and full 21 hours {of professional} training and move the Ethics and Boundaries Evaluation Companies examination.
In November 2021 the Medical Assistant Program charged medical assistant-phlebotomist Garland D. Jarmon (PC60349080) with unprofessional conduct. Jarmon pleaded responsible to the possession of and tried viewing of depictions of a minor engaged in sexually express conduct in King County Superior Courtroom.
In November 2021 the Unlicensed Follow Program issued a discover of intent to concern a cease-and-desist order to Tameka Louise Hammon for unlicensed observe of nursing. Hammon allegedly misrepresented herself as a complicated registered nurse practitioner on resumes, cowl letters, and emails to potential employers, regardless of by no means holding the credential.
In November 2021 the secretary of well being issued a cease-and-desist order to Sarah Njoki Kaguara for unlicensed observe of nursing and imposed a civil advantageous of $25,000. Kaguara used the credentials of two stolen identities to misrepresent herself as a registered nurse to acquire employment. Kaguara was convicted of two counts of id theft in Pierce County Superior Courtroom.
In November 2021 the secretary of well being issued a cease-and-desist order to Dongmei Peng for the unlicensed observe of therapeutic massage remedy and imposed a advantageous of $1,000. Peng offered therapeutic massage companies whereas employed as therapeutic massage therapist with out a license.
In November 2021 the secretary of well being granted reinstatement of the license and termination of the oversight and monitoring circumstances of licensed nursing assistant Olga Elizabeth Rutledge (NC10068770).
In November 2021 the secretary of well being granted the termination of probation for registered nursing assistant Metta Eabisa (NA00177398).
In November 2021 the Pharmacy Fee withdrew prices towards pharmacy technician Shirley De Leon (VA60560837).
In November 2021 the Nursing Fee granted the termination of the oversight and monitoring circumstances of registered nurse Amira Toufic Chebli (RN60204383).
Klickitat County
In November 2021 the Nursing Fee granted the termination of the oversight and monitoring circumstances of registered nurse Derek Alan Greenwood (RN60666998).
Pierce County
In October 2021 the Bodily Remedy Board entered an settlement with bodily therapist Paul F. Groschel (PT00007865). Groschel should conform to the phrases and circumstances and endure substance abuse monitoring and counseling for 3 years.
In October 2021 the secretary of well being granted reinstatement of the license and termination of the oversight and monitoring circumstances of licensed nursing assistant Lyndell F. James (NC10041285).
In November 2021 the secretary of well being granted the termination of the oversight and monitoring circumstances of substance use dysfunction skilled Tena Kristal Bremmeyer (CP60346069, CO60153438).
In November 2021 the secretary of well being granted the termination of the oversight and monitoring circumstances of licensed medical assistant and x-ray technician Shirley Tietz (CM60382684, XT60373932).
In November 2021 the secretary of well being entered an settlement with Tiffani Viane Crossman (CO61200147) the place Crossman was granted a license to observe as a substance use dysfunction skilled trainee. Crossman should adjust to the phrases and circumstances together with supervision for 2 years and the submission of quarterly efficiency evaluations.
In November 2021 the Pharmacy Fee withdrew prices towards pharmacy technician Mesfin Berhe (VA00039420).
In November 2021 the Pharmacy Fee withdrew prices towards pharmacy technician Elizabeth A. McGuire (VA00012897).
In November 2021 the Nursing Fee granted the termination of the oversight and monitoring circumstances for registered nurse Shauna Marie Jacobus (RN60546320).
In November 2021 the Nursing Fee granted the termination of the oversight and monitoring circumstances for licensed sensible nurse Stephanie Nicole Melton (LP60138532).
Skagit County
In November 2021 the Medical Assistant Program entered an settlement with licensed medical assistant hemodialysis technician Amy Leigh Taylor (HT60417704) the place Taylor’s license was granted reinstatement and positioned on probation for twenty-four months.
In October 2021 the Nursing Fee charged licensed sensible nurse Andrea S. Cham (LP00054768) with unprofessional conduct and violating the requirements of nursing observe. Cham allegedly did not doc care and an evaluation or progress be aware for a hospice affected person who later died. She additionally allegedly did not doc care for about 12 different sufferers throughout the identical shift and was allegedly noticed disoriented and incoherent at work.
In October 2021 the secretary of well being withdrew prices towards licensed nursing assistant Susan Kay Maurer (NC60590328).
In October 2021 the Veterinary Board charged veterinarian Charles Dean Essex (VT00002582) with unprofessional conduct for allegedly failing to finish persevering with training required beneath a earlier settlement.
In November 2021 the Emergency Medical Companies and Trauma System Packages charged emergency medical technician Tyson King Bushnell (ES01168097) with unprofessional conduct for allegedly failing to undergo an ordered psychological analysis.
In November 2021 the secretary of well being granted the termination of the oversight and monitoring circumstances of licensed nursing assistant Elizabeth Hernandez Aldana (NC60299567).
Oregon: In October 2021 the Nursing Fee entered an settlement with registered nurse Melanie Alexandria Abrigo (RN61171003) the place Abrigo was granted a license to observe within the state of Washington. Abrigo should adjust to the phrases and circumstances and full 9.6 hours of specified skilled coaching.
Oregon: In November 2021 the Nursing Fee charged registered nurse Shannon C. Blood (AP60785996) with unprofessional conduct. The Oregon State Board of Nursing discovered that Blood misrepresented herself as a complicated observe psychiatric psychological well being nurse.
Observe to Editors: Well being care suppliers charged with unprofessional conduct have 20 days to answer the Division of Well being in writing. The case then enters the settlement course of. If no disciplinary settlement could be reached, the case will go to a listening to.
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