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OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary action or withdrawal of charges against the following health providers in our state.
The Health System Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g., dentists, nurses, counselors). Information about disciplinary action taken against medical doctors and physician assistants can be found on the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) web site. Questions about WMC disciplinary action can be sent to media@wmc.wa.gov.
Clallam County
Information about healthcare providers is on the agency’s web site. Press “Find a health provider license” under “How to?” part of the Department of Health website (doh.wa.gov). The site includes information about the health provider’s license status, expiration and renewal date of their credential, disciplinary action and copies of legal documents issued after July 1998. On the same subject : Dr. Annette Mercatante, colleagues reflects on the end of her career at St. Clair County Health Dept.. This information is also available by calling 360-236-4700. Customers who consider healthcare providers to perform unprofessionally are encouraged to call and report their complaints.
In May 2022, the health secretary granted the agency’s affiliate counselor license requirements to Jenny Lynn Iredale (CG61288289). Iredale agrees to that situation, which includes trials on his credentials until at least April 2023 and a quarterly performance evaluation.
Clark County
In June 2022 the Nurses Commission charged registered nurse Jamie Marie Lockhart (RN60383498) with unprofessional conduct for allegedly conducting care when affected by a controlled substance.
King County
In May 2022 the Massage Therapy Program placed on trial at least 12 months of former Erin Kristine Rodgers therapy license (MA61055624). Rodgers agreed to a quarterly performance report and refrain from engaging in solo practice for 12 months. To see also : A state committee is holding a hearing on youth mental health. Rodgers failed to comply with the 2021 agreement that requires her to participate in a substance use monitoring program.
In May 2022, the health secretary stopped trials under former Patrick Allen Potter’s therapy license (MA60912032).
Pierce County
In April 2022, the health secretary rejected the application of domestic assistant Francis G. See the article : Community Resources to Combat Climate Change and Food Loss and Waste. Gathumbi (HM61171824). Gathumbi allegedly had sexual intercourse with a patient, a vulnerable adult, on the adult family land where he worked.
In May 2022, the Nurses Commission accused registered nurse Abigail Rene Sodano (RN60291039) with unprofessional conduct. In February 2016 Sodano entered into a five -year substance use monitoring contract lieu of disciplinary action. In January 2021 Sodano tested positive for methadone, a controlled substance, without having a prescription for the drug.
In May 2022 the Nurse Assistant Program filled registered nurse assistants TL Nicole Emanuel (NA60117626) with unprofessional conduct. Emmanuel, who co-owns the adult family home, allegedly acted paranoid and removed four vulnerable adults from his residence. He allegedly traveled with them for several days, slept in the car with them for at least three nights, without allowing them access to cell phones, or personal care products.
In May 2022 the Nurse Assistant Program charged Jessica M. Newkirk (NA60227374) with unprofessional conduct. Newkirk, which owns the adult family land, allegedly eliminated four vulnerable adults from its premises. He allegedly traveled with them for several days, slept in the car with them for at least three nights, without allowing them access to cell phones, or personal care products.
Thurston County
In February 2022, the Employment Board ended the state on Tara Renee Sperry’s employment therapy license (OT60096143).
Whatcom County
In May 2022, the Unlicensed Practice Program told Chelsea Alysse Headrick about strongly to issue cease and desist orders. Headrick allegedly gave a former client without a license in July 2021. Later that month, Headrick applied for a credential for training as a former therapist (MA61206980).
In May 2022 the Nurse Assistant Program filled with certified nurse assistants Amanda Kate Lyons (NC60386319) with unprofessional conduct. Lyons failed to respond to DOH investigators ’request for an explanation of allegations that Lyons took medication from residents at the assistant facility where he worked.
In May 2022, the health secretary agreed to grant the institution’s affiliate counselor license requirements to Shane J. Van Capelle (CG61269068). Van Capelle agreed to the conditions, which include probation for three years, professional supervision, and a quarterly evaluation report. Van Capelle was convicted of assault in 2014 and a felony in Whatcom County High Court in 2021.
Idaho: In May 2022 the Nurses Commission accused registered nurse Neva Kenine Gonzalez (RN60974895) of unprofessional conduct after she was convicted in 2021 of possessing a controlled substance, failing to notify a coroner or police about her death, and destroying or hiding evidence. of Idaho. Gonzalez failed to report convictions to the Commission.
Oregon: In May 2022 the Respiratory Care Program charged respiratory care practitioner Amber Dawn Reid (LR00003909) with unprofessional conduct after her license was revoked in California.
