For immediate release: October 16, 2019 (19-116)
Contact: Sharon Moysiuk, Strategic Communications Office 360-549-6471
Pierce County home care aide’s license suspended on allegations of sexual misconduct
OLYMPIA -- State health officials immediately suspended the license of Pierce County home care aide Margaret Loe (HM60926999) pending further legal action.
Charges state that while providing in-home care for a patient, Loe was videotaped hugging, kissing, and engaging in oral sex with the patient.
Loe cannot practice as a home care aide in Washington until the charges are resolved. She has 20 days to respond to the charges and to ask for a hearing.
The legal documents on this case can be seen online by clicking the link on Provider Credential Search on the Department of Health website; copies can be requested by calling 360-236-4700. Anyone who believes a health care provider acted unprofessionally is encouraged to call this number and report their complaint.
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