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Health Systems Quality Assurance Division of the state Department of Health recently took disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County health care providers.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 Mental Health Counselor Program entered an agreement with mental health counselor Lowell Terry Bell under which he surrendered his credential. Bell told a patient that her husband, who was also a patient, represented a threat to her safety, but didn’t refer her to a domestic violence protection program or shelter. Bell spoke to a patient’s attorney without the patient’s approval, didn’t disclose required information to patients, and didn’t provide a Department of Health investigator with treatment records.
In August, the Nursing Commission indefinitely suspended the registered nurse credential of Carolyn J. Boundey, who didn’t comply with terms of probation.
In August, the secretary of health suspended the massage practitioner credential of Lindsey Rogers for at least two years. Rogers allegedly offered to perform massage with an expired credential.
In September, the Nursing Assistant Program entered an agreement with certified nursing assistant Cybil Paige Brown that suspends her credential for at least three years. Brown admitted stealing more than $200 from an elderly, legally blind resident of a senior living facility where she worked.
In September, the Nursing Assistant Program entered an agreement with registered nursing assistant Rigoberto Prieto-Lozano that suspends his credential for at least one year. He didn’t show up for duty at a residential care facility.
In August, the Dental Commission withdrew a statement of charges against dentist and holder of a permit to administer moderate sedation with parenteral agents Sanjeev Sharma.
In August, the Medical Commission lifted its order summarily restricting physician Bruce J. Andison from prescribing to immediate family members. The commission entered a stipulated agreement whereby Andison agreed not to treat family members except in emergencies, and further agreed to intensive coursework, personal appearance before the commission, two years of monitoring, and other sanctions.
In September, the Nursing Commission conditionally granted a registered nurse credential to William Edward Strawn and ordered him to undergo evaluation for a substance abuse monitoring program. In 2015, Strawn signed an agreement with the Arizona State Board of Nursing to abstain from alcohol, substances containing alcohol, mind-altering medications, and controlled and/or potentially addictive substances.
In September, the secretary of health ended conditions on the credential of certified medical assistant Abigail Mary Fryman.
If you have questions about this report, contact Health Systems Quality Assurance Division at 360-236-4700.
