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OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state.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.

Adams County

In December 2024 the secretary of health granted Yvette Verduzco-Alvarez’s (NC61580284) certified nursing assistant license with conditions.

Benton County

In November 2024 the secretary of health denied the application of home care aide Cory Allen Cross (HM61063462). In February 2024, Cross was placed on the Department of Social and Health Service’ list as a person who is disqualified from caring for vulnerable adults.

Chelan County

In December 2024 the Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission charged chiropractor Derrick W. Pratt (CH00033995) with unprofessional conduct. In August 2022, Pratt was convicted of harassment DV (domestic violence), a gross misdemeanor.

In December 2024 the secretary of health and surgical technologist Stephanie A. Johanson (ST00003325) entered an agreed order. Johanson must participate and enroll in a recovery and monitoring program. In February 2024, Johanson tested positive for a controlled substance.

Clark County

In November 2024 the secretary of health denied the agency affiliated counselor license of Jacob Michael Phillips (CG61240416). In December 2017, Phillips was convicted of two counts of first-degree criminal impersonation, a class C felony. In October 2018, Phillips was convicted of conspiracy to commit VUCSA (Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act) possession with intent, a class C felony.

Cowlitz County

In December 2024 the secretary of health charged certified nursing assistant Tammy Louise Davies (NC60451323) with unprofessional conduct. Davies allegedly admitted to sending a resident at her facility sexually explicit text messages.

Douglas County

In December 2024 the secretary of health charged medical assistant Mallory Jane Ottosen (CM60372547) with unprofessional conduct. Alleged facts state that in February 2023, Ottosen financially exploited a vulnerable adult. In March 2024, the department sent a letter of cooperation requesting Ottosen’s response. As of March 2024, Ottosen has failed to provide a response.

King County

In December 2024 the Examining Board of Psychology charged psychologist Seth Carl Courrege (PY60868604) with unprofessional conduct. Alleged facts state that in May 2023 and June 2023, Courrege did not provide a written report following an evaluation with two minor patients. Courrege has not responded to the departments attempts at contact from July 2023 and November 2024.

In December 2024 the secretary of health reinstated Lilia Schastlivaya’s (MA60181846) license to practice as a massage therapist with conditions. The license is on probation for at least two years, during which Schastlivaya’s license is restricted permanently and cannot bill any insurance company for massage and related services. Schastlivaya must also allow unannounced audits of at least 10 patient records.

Lewis County

In October 2024 the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission charged pharmacy assistant Jillian Renee Haines (VB61395947) with unprofessional conduct. In August 2023, Haines allegedly stole alprazolam, a schedule IV-controlled substance, from her place of work. In June 2024, a letter of cooperation was sent to Haines.