Olympia — The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary action or dropped charges against the following health care providers in the state:

The department’s Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with its Board, Commissions, and Advisory Board to set licensing standards for more than 80 healthcare professionals (dentists, nurses, counselors, etc.). Information about disciplinary action against physicians and physician assistants can be found on the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) website. Questions regarding WMC disciplinary action can be sent to media@wmc.wa.gov.

Information about health care providers can be found on the agency’s website. Click “Look up a health care provider license” under “How Do I?” Section of the Department of Health website (doh.wa.gov). This site contains information about a healthcare provider’s license status, certification expiration and renewal dates, disciplinary action, and copies of legal documents issued after July 1998. Consumers who believe their healthcare provider has acted unprofessional are encouraged to call and report a complaint.

Benton County

In July 2022, the Pharmacy Commission rejected the pharmacist license application. Briana Ann Gutierrez (VB61079103). In 2020, Gutierrez was indicted in Yakima County District Court for DUI, reckless endangerment, and resisting arrest. Gutierrez did not return an agreement requesting the terms of the license.

Clark County

In August 2022, the Certified Counselor and Substance Use Disorders Program mandated that you obtain a Certified Counselor and Substance Use Disorder Professional License. Jesse Allen James (CL61019010, CP00006269) must be on probation for at least 24 months. James said he could not act alone as a counselor for 24 months, paid a $500 fine, submitted for quarterly review, and completed 12 hours of continuing education in the field of law and ethics. is needed. In 2021, an audit of her found that James had inaccurately recorded time spent with her patients.

In September 2022, the Board of Nursing indicted a licensed practicing nurse. Simon Peter Warshinbi (LP60829583) Unprofessional conduct. In 2022, Walusimbi was found guilty of driver failure (property damage) in Oregon.

Cowlitz County

In August 2022, the Board of Nursing completed the requirements for the Registered Nurse credential. Thomas Lloyd Jones Jr. (RN60222011).

Grays Harbor County

In August 2022, the Board of Nursing completed the requirements for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse qualifications. Jennifer A. Klingenpeel (AP30007086, RN00158720).

Kitsap County

In August 2022, the Board of Nursing indicted a registered nurse. Beverly Michelle Johnson (RN60657980) Unprofessional Conduct. In 2021, Johnson is said to have returned from a lunch break at a skilled nursing home disabled by alcohol use.

king county

In September 2022, the Board of Nursing indicted a licensed practicing nurse. Absolom Ngomi Wangige (LP00058906) Unprofessional Conduct. Wangige allegedly practiced as a licensed practicing nurse while this certification expired and failed to comply with the Commission’s requests for her statements and documents.

Pierce County

In August 2022, the Secretary of Health granted a conditional license to become a respiratory therapist. Anthony Bryant (LR61280911). Bryant agreed to terms that included participation in a recovery program with substance screening for one to five years. From 2016 to 2018, Bryant was charged with three counts of DUI, one count of driving without an ignition interlock, and one count of tampering with firearm identification marks.

Spokane County

In July 2022, the Secretary of Health denied the Substance Use Disorders Specialist trainee application. Amanda Louise Carell (CO61279480). In 2019, Carell pleaded guilty to attempted theft and loitering a car.

In September 2022, the Board of Nursing indicted a registered nurse. Brandelyn Lynette Betts (RN60401556) Unprofessional Conduct. In 2019, Betts was accused of removing a controlled substance for a patient without documenting the administration, and in 2020, he was convicted in Idaho of escape and possession of a controlled substance.

Thurston County

In August 2022, the Secretary of Health conditionally granted agency counselor status. Reggie Lenid Parker (CG61278133). Parker agreed to 24 months of probation. In 2018, Parker was convicted of DUI.