The Health Systems Quality Assurance Division of the state Department of Health recently took disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County health care providers.
In August, the Nursing Commission charged licensed practical nurse Gayle R. Bethke with unprofessional conduct. In 2014, Bethke was convicted of second-degree attempted murder — domestic violence.
In September, the Unlicensed Practice Program notified Kaylee I. Dees, also known as Courtney and as Kaylee Rogers, of its intent to issue a cease-and-desist order. Dees, who has no massage practitioner credential, allegedly advertised massage services online.
In August, the Chiropractic Commission ended probation for chiropractor Troy M. Dreiling.
In August, the Nursing Assistant Program charged certified nursing assistant Emily Samantha-Jai Elliott with unprofessional conduct. She allegedly admitted stealing money from a resident at a senior living facility where she worked.
In August, the Psychology Board entered an agreement with psychologist Christopher K. Johnson that fines him $2,000, requires him to complete continuing education in professional ethics, and orders him to take and pass a jurisprudence exam. Johnson didn’t complete an evaluation of a patient, provide the patient’s records to other health care professionals as requested, or respond to inquiries from the patient’s mother.
In May, the Nursing Commission indefinitely suspended the credential of registered nurse Paulus R. Kutrich. He tested positive for cannabinoids during a drug screen and later admitted to diverting several controlled substances for personal use. Kutrich entered a drug monitoring program and didn’t maintain compliance.
In August, the Home Care Aide Program conditionally granted a home care aide credential to Nicole Maureen Mallars and ordered her to undergo evaluation for a substance abuse monitoring program. She successfully completed drug court this year.
In June, the secretary of health suspended the credential of nursing assistant David S. Meeks for at least five years. He admitted to having sexual relations with a client while employed as an in-home caregiver for Addus Health Care.
In May, the secretary of health charged nursing assistant Teresa Marie Meyer with unprofessional conduct. Meyer allegedly stole medication from a resident at Glenwood Place Senior Living on at least two separate occasions. The Department of Social and Health Services found that Meyer financially exploited a vulnerable adult. Meyer’s nursing assistant credential is suspended pending resolution of these charges.
In August, the Nursing Assistant Program ended conditions on the credential of registered nursing assistant Natyjoy M. Pangot.
In August, the Chemical Dependency Professional Program ended conditions on the credential of chemical dependency professional Kristal L. Ryan, also known as Kristal L. Rosebrook.
In August, the Nursing Assistant Program conditionally granted a certified nursing assistant credential to Destini Dawn Shuemaker and ordered her to undergo evaluation for a substance abuse monitoring program.
If you have questions about this report, contact the Health Systems Quality Assurance Division at 360-236-4700.
