State disciplines health care providers-R20-7
For immediate release: March 6, 2020 (20-029)
Contact: Sharon Moysiuk, Communications 360-549-6471 Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
State disciplines health care providers
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against health care providers in our state.
The department’s Health Systems 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) website. Questions about WMC disciplinary actions can be sent to media@wmc.wa.gov.
Information about health care providers is on the agency website. Click on “Look up a health care provider license” in the “How Do I?” section of the Department of Health website (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 encouraged to call and report their complaint.
Clallam County
In February 2020 the secretary of health withdrew a statement of charges against dental hygienist Dennis J. Osborne (DH00007698).
Clark County
In February 2020 the Unlicensed Practice Program entered an agreement with Luis Munoz that requires him to cease and desist from practicing as a chiropractor without a license, and to pay a $300 fine. Munoz, who lacks a chiropractor license, advertised and performed “alphabiotics, the alignment process” for a fee.
King County
In February 2020 the secretary of health ordered Emily Duckum, doing business as Mastercare In-Home Services Inc., to cease and desist from operating as an in-home services agency without a license, and to pay a $1,000 fine. The corporation operated as an in-home services agency despite having an expired license.
In February 2020 the Massage Therapist Program charged massage therapist Naomi D. Candler (MA00009087) with unprofessional conduct. The massage therapist allegedly didn’t supply proof of having completed required continuing education.
In February 2020 the Dental Hygienist Program charged dental hygienist Veronica Connolly-Bagshaw (DH00004108) with unprofessional conduct. The dental hygienist allegedly didn’t supply proof of having completed required continuing education.
In February 2020 the secretary of health ended probation for substance use disorder professional trainee and substance use disorder professional Lindey Kaelin Ginther (CO60653017, CP60912197).
In February 2020 the secretary of health entered an agreement with massage therapist Solomia Patrashko (MA60256842) that fines the massage therapist $250. Patrashko, who didn’t supply proof of having completed required continuing education, subsequently did submit proof.
In February 2020 the Dental Commission charged dentist Michael A. Kay (DE00006324) with unprofessional conduct. The dentist allegedly supervised a dental assistant who worked with an expired credential for about nine years.
In February 2020 the Dental Commission charged dentist Abdelhossein Shahrasbi (DE00009000) with unprofessional conduct. The dentist allegedly didn’t keep adequate treatment records for five patients.
Kitsap County
In February 2020 the Dental Commission charged dentist James P. Drew (DE00006462) with unprofessional conduct. The dentist allegedly didn’t complete required continuing education or reimburse the commission for $2,000 in costs, as stipulated in 2018.
Pacific County
In February 2020 the secretary of health conditionally granted an agency-affiliated counselor credential to Kathryn Victoria Folds (CG61022923) and ordered her to continue complying with a substance abuse monitoring program. Between 2011 and 2016, Folds was convicted in Oregon and Washington of four drug-related felonies. In 2018 Folds conditionally received a substance abuse disorder professional trainee credential, with the requirement that she must participate in a substance abuse monitoring program.
Pierce County
In February 2020 the Nursing Commission entered an agreement with licensed practical nurse Sarah Lynn Diepeveen (LP60237126) that allows her to reactivate her expired credential, and that requires her to participate in a substance abuse monitoring program. Diepeveen’s Montana nurse license was suspended in 2019 in connection with allegations of misuse of controlled substances, and driving under the influence.
In February 2020 the Respiratory Therapist Program entered an agreement with respiratory therapist Stuart E. Hanson Jr. (LR00002530) that places him on probation for one year, and that requires him to attend meetings of a substance use support group. Hanson didn’t comply with a substance abuse monitoring contract.
In February 2020 the Nursing Commission entered an agreement with licensed practical nurse Melanie Anne Ogburn (LP00048873) that requires her to participate in a substance abuse monitoring program. While working at a skilled nursing facility, Ogburn repeatedly withdrew controlled substance medications, didn’t document administering or disposing of them, and didn’t account for them.
In February 2020 the Nursing Assistant Program charged certified nursing assistant Shinzo Winfrey-Moten (NC60317492) with unprofessional conduct. In 2018 Winfrey-Moten applied to reactivate his expired license. That same year he was convicted on two counts of fourth-degree assault – domestic violence.
In February 2020 the Nursing Commission ended probation for registered nurse Kenya Elaine Joseph (RN60098504).
In February 2020 the Veterinary Board filed an amended statement of charges against veterinarian Sean Michael Victor Tuley (VT60109082) to add allegations involving his treatment of a horse whose condition worsened before being euthanized.
Snohomish County
In February 2020 the Veterinary Board charged veterinary technician Jessica Rosemarie Brunsdon (AT60530401) with unprofessional conduct. Brunsdon allegedly didn’t complete required continuing education, but attested that she had.
Spokane County
In February 2020 the Home Care Aide Program charged home care aide Robert Treat Greene Jr. (HM60695820) with unprofessional conduct. Greene allegedly asked a client to have sex with him.
In January 2020 the secretary of health denied a registered nursing assistant credential to Ashly Rose Fontana (NA60991178). In 2012 Fontana was convicted of reckless driving. In 2018 Fontana was convicted of hit and run – unattended vehicle, and two counts of driving under the influence. Fontana didn’t fulfill a requirement to undergo a substance use evaluation.
Yakima County
In February 2020 the secretary of health conditionally granted a massage therapist credential to Sabrina Dawn Caraway (MA61021325) and placed her on probation for two years. In 2016 Caraway was convicted of third-degree theft – shoplifting. In 2018 she was convicted of third-degree theft.
Idaho: In February 2020 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Kent Wendel Long (RN00116815) with unprofessional conduct. Long allegedly didn’t comply with a substance abuse monitoring contract.
Idaho: In February 2020 the Nursing Commission reinstated the registered nurse credential of Nancy L. Jackman (RN60001305). The nurse’s credential was suspended in 2019 in connection with writing unauthorized prescriptions.
Minnesota: In February 2020 the secretary of health ordered Adiel Tel-Oren to cease and desist from practicing medicine without a license, and to pay a $1,000 fine. Tel-Oren doesn’t have a physician license, but advertises himself as a medical doctor, held a clinic to treat skin conditions, and treated a patient’s moles with a topical compound.
Oregon: In February 2020 the Nursing Commission entered an agreement with registered nurse Katherine Ann Chidester, also known as Katie Owens (RN60235924), that requires her to undergo evaluation for a substance abuse monitoring program. In 2017 Chidester entered a diversion agreement on a driving under the influence charge. In 2018 Chidester was charged with violation of ignition interlock, and third-degree driving while license suspended/revoked. At least once while working as a flight nurse in 2018, Chidester exhibited signs of impairment, including smelling of alcohol and being difficult to rouse. Chidester didn’t answer questions truthfully and completely when she applied for an Oregon registered nurse license.
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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