State disciplines health care providers

OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state.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 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 “Health Care Provider Lookup” under the “Find it Fast” 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.

Clark County

In August 2023 the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission and Olga V. Markin (VA00041004) entered an Agreed Order on her pharmacy technician license. The license will be on probation for at least one year, during which time her employer must submit quarterly performance evaluation reports. Markin must also pay a $500 fine.

Franklin County

In August 2023 the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission charged pharmacy assistant Joshua Alden Wright (VA61104618) with unprofessional conduct. Charges state that in December 2022, Wright admitted to being impaired by alcohol at work.

Grant County

In August 2023 the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission ended the probation on the pharmacy assistant license of Todd Richard Gremler (VB61061238).

King County

In August 2023 the Veterinary Board of Governors granted Jill Ann Robinson (VM61437178) a license to practice as a veterinary medication clerk with conditions on the license. The license will be on probation for a period of two years, during which time Robinson’s employer must submit quarterly performance evaluation reports. In May 2016, Robinson was convicted of eight counts of identity theft 2 and one count in October 2011, all of which are class C felonies. In November 2006, Robinson was convicted of first-degree possession of stolen property, a class B felony, and attempt to elude, a class C felony.

In August 2023 the Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission ended the probation on the chiropractor license of Sean Jackson Fryer (CH00034301).

In August 2023 the Board of Nursing (formerly the Nursing Commission) withdrew the statement of charges issued against registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner Brett Lee Wadsworth (RN60708947, AP60720812-NP).

In August 2023 the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission granted Tenecia Chante'l Dimmer (VB61351238) a license to practice as pharmacy assistant with conditions on the license. Dimmer must seek a substance abuse evaluation through a recovery assistance program and must comply with all aspects of the program as required. In April 2022, Dimmer was convicted of fourth-degree assault, a gross misdemeanor. In April 2019, Dimmer was convicted of reckless driving, a gross misdemeanor.

In August 2023 the secretary of health ended the probation on the massage therapist license of Meijun Guo (MA60374295).

In July 2023 the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission denied the pharmacy assistant license of Daniel Ray Siller (VB61430008). In July 2018, Siller was found guilty of indecent exposure with sexual assault motivation, a gross misdemeanor.

In July 2023 the secretary of health denied the home care aide license application of Deborah Louise Bishop (HM61046538). In March 2023, Bishop was placed on a registry as a person who is disqualified from caring for vulnerable adults, juveniles, and children. Placement on this list prohibits certification as a home care aide.

In August 2023 the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission and Long Hoang Ho (PH61222704) agreed to conditions on his pharmacist license. The license will be on probation during which Ho will not be employed as a managing pharmacist. Ho must seek a substance abuse evaluation through a recovery assistance program and comply with all aspects of the program as required. Ho must also complete a minimum of eight hours of continuing education in the areas of law and ethics. Ho diverted controlled substances at four pharmacies where he was employed as a float pharmacist, created several fraudulent prescriptions using fictional patient accounts and engaged in the use of substances while working at the pharmacies.

Okanogan County

In August 2023 the Board of Nursing (formerly the Nursing Commission) and Toni Sheree Waller (RN00174705, AP61015469-NP) entered an Agreed Order on her registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner credentials. The credentials will be on probation for at least 24 months. During the course of probation, Waller shall meet once a month with a clinical record reviewer who will review 10% of Waller’s patient charts and submit quarterly reports to the Board. Waller must complete a minimum of 21 hours of continuing education in provider level prescribing coursework and eight hours of continuing education in the area of ethics. Between August and November 2021, Waller’s patient care was found to fall below the standard of care as shown by poor documentation, inadequate physical assessments and differential diagnoses, inappropriate management of health problems, and lack of evidence-based knowledge in decision making.

Snohomish County

In August 2023 the Nursing Assistant Program charged certified nursing assistant Juana Luisa Flores Rosales (NC60697600) with unprofessional conduct. In September 2022, Flores Rosales allegedly failed to follow proper procedures when moving a patient to a wheelchair, causing injury to the patient. Charges state that Flores Rosales failed to report the fall and lied about the source of the patient’s injury to her supervisors.

In August 2023 the Nursing Assistant Program charged registered nursing assistant Mercy Akoth Ogola (NA60893413) with unprofessional conduct. Charges state that in May 2023, Ogola was placed on the long-term care abuse and neglect registry for physically abusing a vulnerable adult.

Spokane County

In August 2023 the secretary of health granted Andrew Joseph Miller (CG61430362) a license to practice as an agency affiliated registered counselor with conditions on the license. The license will be on probation for at least two years, during which time an approved professional must supervise Miller’s practice and they must submit quarterly performance evaluation reports. In February 2020 and in December 2019, Miller was convicted of driving under the influence, a gross misdemeanor. Also, in December 2019, Miller was convicted of reckless driving, a gross misdemeanor.

In August 2023 the secretary of health granted Joram Muriu Wanjau (NC61416164) a license to practice as certified nursing assistant with conditions on the license. Wanjau must contact a monitoring program and enroll and participate until the program determines it is no longer necessary. In January 2023, Wanjau was charged with driving under the influence and ignition interlock device violation, both gross misdemeanors. In May 2022, Wanjau was charged with driving under the influence, a gross misdemeanor.

In August 2023 the secretary of health ended the conditions on the massage therapist license of Loretta Ann Clark (MA60097219).