Condition disciplines wellbeing care companies

OLYMPIA — The Washington Point out Section of Health and fitness has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn fees versus the following health care providers in our state.

The department’s Health Methods High-quality Assurance Division functions with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to established licensing specifications for far more than 80 wellbeing care professions (e.g., dentists, nurses, counselors). Information and facts about disciplinary motion taken towards clinical medical practitioners and doctor assistants can be identified on the Washington Professional medical Commission (WMC) site. Queries about WMC disciplinary actions can be sent to [email protected].

Information about health and fitness care suppliers is on the agency site. Click on on “Appear up a wellness care company license” in the “How Do I?” part of the Section of Overall health website (doh.wa.gov). The web site includes facts about a well being care provider’s license position, the expiration and renewal date of their credential, disciplinary actions and copies of lawful paperwork issued just after July 1998. This info is also readily available by calling 360-236-4700. Buyers who think a overall health care provider acted unprofessionally are encouraged to connect with and report their criticism.

Clallam County

In May well 2022 the Agency Affiliated Counselor Software and the Compound Use Dysfunction Expert Plan charged agency affiliated counselor and substance use problem professional trainee Daniel Thomas Clemons (CG61163703, CO61198606) with unprofessional carry out. Fees point out that Clemons informed a minor shopper how beautiful she was and that Clemons failed to retain correct documents.

King County

In Could 2022 the secretary of health granted with ailments the material use disorder specialist trainee license of Tara M. Vadney (CO61264081). Vadney agreed to the situations, which include probation for four yrs, professional supervision, and quarterly general performance evaluations. In 2021, Vadney pled guilty to possession for sale of a prison material in California. In 2018, she was convicted of felony trespass in King County Remarkable Court.

In May well 2022 the Acupuncture and Japanese Drugs Application charged acupuncturist Adam Lee Gardner (AC60756013) with unprofessional conduct. Gardner allegedly touched a patient’s genitals, breasts, and pulled the patient’s blanket and underwear down with out consent.

In Could 2022 the Marriage and Family Therapy Plan billed marriage and family therapist Linda Lee Hanby (LF60256554) with unprofessional perform. When furnishing reunification solutions to the father of a teenager, Hanby allegedly threatened the teenager’s mother declaring she could go to jail or confront monetary sanctions if she didn’t drive her daughter to participate in reunification endeavours. She also allegedly encouraged the mom to lie to the teen, triggering distress that could have induced harm or a chance of harm to the teenager.

In Might 2022 the Pharmacy Fee billed pharmacy assistant Torben Suhr Heinecke (VB60860433, VA60986270) with unprofessional perform. Heinecke allegedly diverted morphine, oxycodone, and clonazepam from his employer’s healthcare facility.

Pierce County

In Could 2022 the Unlicensed Follow Program notified Aneka Montello of its intent to concern a stop-and-desist order. Montello allegedly advertised in a way that led men and women to imagine she was a licensed and trained veterinary technician, but she has in no way held that credential in Washington.

Snohomish County

In May 2022 the secretary of overall health purchased Katie Rafter to quit partaking in medication and veterinary medicine without having a license and pay out a $2,000 wonderful. Among December 2020 and March 2021, Rafter advertised rehabilitation expert services, massage, and chilly laser treatment method for equines, canines, and people.

In May possibly 2022 the Therapeutic massage Therapist Software billed massage therapist Kelly A. Robison (MA60338577) with unprofessional carry out for training down below the common of treatment and committing sexual misconduct even though doing a massage. Robison allegedly eliminated a patient’s draping and clothing without the need of consent. He also allegedly placed his mouth on the patient’s genitals and tried to place his penis in the patient’s mouth.

In May possibly 2022 the Board of Bodily Therapy billed physical therapist Heather E. Sheppard (PT00009643) with unprofessional carry out. Sheppard allegedly billed for actual physical remedy dwelling visits for a affected individual when he was in the clinic. She is also billed with billing for remedy of the patient’s wife but did not have authorization from a professional medical provider or the residence health and fitness agency to treat her.

Spokane County

In May possibly 2022 the Therapeutic massage Therapist Application charged therapeutic massage therapist Dan Guo (MA60322250) with unprofessional conduct. Two audits of Guo’s follow allegedly showed overall health, safety, recordkeeping, and promotion violations.