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OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Health has disciplined or dropped charges against the following health care providers in our state.
The department’s Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to establish licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (eg, dentists, nurses, counselors). Information about disciplinary actions taken against physicians and physician assistants can be found on the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) website. Questions about WMC disciplinary actions can be sent to media@wmc.wa.gov.
Benton County
Information on health care providers is located on the agency’s website. Click “Search for a health care provider license” under “How do I do it?” section of the Department of Health website (doh.wa.gov). The site includes information about a health care provider’s license status, credential expiration and renewal date, 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 encouraged to call and file a complaint.
King County
In July 2022, the Chiropractic Commission placed Nathan Scott Anderson’s chiropractic license (CH60440427) on probation. Anderson agreed to enroll and participate in a substance use monitoring program, submit personal progress reports, and not visit any patients at home. From November 2017 to September 2018, Anderson visited a patient at his home, during which time hydrocodone pills went missing. In addition, he bought a rifle from the patient without immediately paying for it in full.
Lewis County
In July 2022, the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Marlene J. Lehman (RN00142905) with unprofessional conduct. Read also : Biden’s abortion policy will undermine America’s world standing. Lehman allegedly took hydromorphone from the facility where she worked. He also allegedly failed to administer narcotic medication in accordance with nursing standards and failed to follow the facility’s policy for medication waste by delaying the waste of narcotic medication.
Pierce County
In July 2022, the Registered Physician Assistant Program agreed to grant, with conditions, a Registered Physician Assistant license to Sequoiah Christal Fields (MR61246229). Fields agreed to take classes on law and ethics and burglary awareness. This may interest you : Microdoses of psychedelic mushrooms can improve mood and mental health.
In July 2022, the secretary of health conditionally granted a certified nursing assistant license to Megan Renae Cass (NC61294122). Cass agreed to abide by the terms of a substance use monitoring program. In 2020, Cass was granted deferred prosecution for two cases in Buckley Municipal Court that required participation in an outpatient alcoholism program.
Spokane County
In July 2022, the health secretary terminated the conditions of Bruce Wayne Davis’ substance use disorder professional credential (CP61097177). On the same subject : UVM Health Network is requesting a double-digit rate increase, citing inflation and pandemic pressures.
In July 2022, the Nursing Assistant Program charged Certified Nursing Assistant Aisha Shanae Spears-Foster (NC10078302) with unprofessional conduct for allegedly abusing alcohol.
In July 2022, the health secretary terminated the conditions of credentials for Daybreak Youth Services- Brush Prairie (FS60873310, FS60722961).
Thurston County
In July 2022, the probationary period for Todd Allen Dixon’s Registered Physician Assistant license (MR60684962) was terminated by the Secretary of Health.
In July 2022, Aneka Montello was ordered by the health secretary to stop practicing as a veterinary technician in Washington unless she obtains a license.
Whatcom County
In July 2022, the Nursing Commission terminated the conditions of Kearsten Estelle Shotwell’s RN license (RN60577468).
Yakima County
In July 2022, the Nursing Assistant Program charged Certified Nursing Assistant Joshua John McDonald (NC61000690) with unprofessional conduct. McDonald was arrested and charged with attempted murder and malicious mischief in Whatcom County Superior Court after he allegedly stabbed and slashed the throat of an 87-year-old woman for whom he worked as a full-time caregiver.
In July 2022, the health secretary dropped charges against massage therapist Casey A. Sanford (MA60483788).
Kentucky: In July 2022, the Nursing Commission reinstated Stacey Marie McHone’s RN credential with conditions (RN61024602). McHone must participate in a substance use control program and complete some educational courses.
Oregon – In July 2022, the Pharmacy Commission charged pharmacist Daniel Nelson Asay (PH60921227) with unprofessional conduct. Asay did not provide documents in response to an investigation.
In July 2022, the Pharmacy Commission charged pharmacist Howard Anthony Jensen (PH60969681) with unprofessional conduct for failing to cooperate with the disciplinary authority’s investigation.
Texas: In June 2022, the Unlicensed Practice Program notified Matthew Joseph Sciba of its intent to issue a cease and desist order. Sciba provided cognitive behavioral therapy to a client via Skype, but was not licensed to practice as a mental health counselor.
