State Disciplines Health Care Providers

OLYMPIA, Wash., Oct. 22 -- The Washington state Department of Health issued the following news release:

The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against health care providers in our state.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., medical doctors, nurses, counselors).

Information about health care providers is on the agency website. Click on "Look up a healthcare 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 also encouraged to call and report their complaint.

Clallam County

In September 2012 the Nursing Commission amended the statement of charges against registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner Bridgett B. Kraft (RN00067557, AP30005000-AP). Kraft allegedly failed to complete and/or save more than 1,900 chart notes regarding patient care. It's also alleged that she didn't process referrals, or review lab and X-ray results, in a timely way.

In September 2012 the Naturopathy Board charged Richard A. Marschall (NT00000532) with unprofessional conduct. Marschall was convicted in federal court in 2011 of causing the introduction of a misbranded drug. Marschall allegedly refers to himself as a "bariatric endocrinologist." No board certification exists for naturopathic doctors in bariatric endocrinology.

In September 2012 the Counselor Program granted the agency affiliated counselor credential of Stephanie Marie Trumbull (CG60302475) and placed it on probation until she completes her substance abuse monitoring program.

Clark County

In September 2012 the Nursing Assistant Program charged certified nursing assistant Danielle L. Dillehay (NC10096907) with unprofessional conduct due to a conviction for third-degree theft in 2009.

Cowlitz County

In September 2012 the Nursing Assistant Program released certified nursing assistant Amy Eleanor Newman (NC60288348) from terms and conditions set against her credential.

Island County

In September 2012 the Nursing Assistant Program ended the probation order against registered and certified nursing assistant Crystel Marie Baldwin (NA60164164, NC60189415).

King County

In September 2012 the Pharmacy Board charged pharmacist intern, pharmacy assistant, and pharmacy technician Derek R. Adamski (IR60272932, VB60123882, VA60241606) with unprofessional conduct. He allegedly diverted about 140 tablets of controlled substances from his workplace over a four-month period.

In September 2012 the Dental Commission released dentist Raymond K. Chan (DE00005695) from terms and conditions set against his license.

In September 2012 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program granted the credential of chemical dependency professional trainee Bernita Marie Gillette-Garcia (CO60283742) and placed it on probation for at least three years. Gillette-Garcia was convicted of driving with a suspended or revoked license in 2008, two cocaine possession felonies in 2008, attempted possession of a controlled substance in 2007, and theft in 2006.

In September 2012 the Dental Commission entered into an agreed order with dentist Thoa V. Nguyen (DE00008172, CS10000405). Nguyen also holds a conscious sedation permit. Nguyen must comply with terms and conditions including completing a practice assessment, continuing education and paying a $10,000 fine.

In September 2012 the Denturist Program charged Daniel Inseong Park (DN00000312) with unprofessional conduct. Park allegedly used methamphetamines, treated patients with an expired license, and had sex with a patient during a denture consultation.

In September 2012 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program ended the probation order against chemical dependency professional trainee BillieJean A. Sarden (CO60173167), also known as BillieJean Arnetha Hendricks.

In August 2012 the Sex Offender Treatment Provider and Hypnotherapy programs charged Evonne Wagner Sears (HP60154364, FC60226872, AF60133217) with unprofessional conduct. Sears allegedly said that her treatment of patients was being supervised by a licensed psychologist when in fact the psychologist had ended his supervisory role. Sears also allegedly released patient health care information without proper consent.

Kitsap County

In September 2012 the Health Care Assistant Program ended the probation order against Meagan A. Blackington (HC60160307).

In September 2012 the Nursing Commission charged licensed practical nurse Janet M. Rhodes (LP00035580) with unprofessional conduct. Rhodes allegedly diverted morphine from her workplace and didn't reply to department inquiries about it.

In September 2012 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Valerie A. Mc Whorter (RN00086235) with unprofessional conduct. Mc Whorter allegedly took controlled substances from a medication dispensing machine on six separate occasions and didn't document administration or wastage of the drugs.

Lincoln County

In September 2012 the Pharmacy Board began monitoring pharmacist Ted J. Bruya (PH00014225). Bruya must comply with terms and conditions set against his license for at least two years. He was ordered to pay a $6,000 fine and take eight hours of coursework each year on pharmacy law and ethics.

Pierce County

In September 2012 the Nursing Assistant Program amended the statement of charges against certified nursing assistant LaShaunda LaShae Crocklem (NC60083783). Crocklem allegedly forged documents and a letter to the Department of Social and Health Services in an attempt to get money from the agency. She also allegedly falsified records claiming she provided care for a patient.

Spokane County

In August 2012 the Nursing Assistant Program denied credential applications for registered and certified nursing assistant of Amber Michele Allenton (NA60250065, NC60296393). Allenton entered a diversion program for a charge of second-degree possession of stolen property.

In August 2012 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program charged chemical dependency professional Amanda C. Smith (CP00006049) with unprofessional conduct for falsifying billing, services, and patient files.

Thurston County

In September 2012 the Chemical Dependency Professional Program ended the probation order against chemical dependency professional trainee Lorena Kay Mize (CO60167081).

Out of state

Alaska: In September 2012 the Nursing Commission charged registered nurse Alyse A. Settle (RN60172790) with unprofessional conduct. The commission alleges that Settle abandoned her duty station for more than 30 minutes and was impaired while on the job. She also allegedly diverted and self-administered morphine and Benadryl; and was in possession of other drugs.

Idaho: In September 2012 the Dental Commission granted the dental assistant credential of Breanna Fern Bailiff (D160249600) and set terms and conditions against her credential. Bailiff was convicted of second-degree theft in 2011.

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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