For immediate release: February 25, 2025 (25-027)
Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states.
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’s 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 also encouraged to call and report their complaint.
Adams County
In January 2025 the secretary of health indefinitely suspended Aimee Frances-Marie Striffler’s (ES61390624, NC60896333) emergency medical technician and certified nursing assistant licenses. Prior to petitioning for reinstatement, Striffler must enroll in a recovery and monitoring program. Striffler failed to comply with conditions in a 2023 stipulation by not signing a contract for a recovery and monitoring program. Striffler also failed to respond to a statement of charges from October 2024.
Clark County
In December 2024 the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission indefinitely suspended David N. Ruark’s (PH00022194) pharmacist license. Prior to petitioning for reinstatement, Ruark must pay a $1,000 fine and pass a jurisprudence examination. In August 2022, Ruark was listed as the responsible pharmacy manager (RPM) for a health care entity but had not worked there since July 2020. Ruark also failed to perform any of his duties while listed as the RPM. Ruark failed to respond to a statement of charges from September 2024.
Pierce County
In January 2025 the secretary of health indefinitely suspended Kory Evan Fergusson’s (ES60977223) emergency medical technician license. Prior to petitioning for reinstatement, Fergusson must enroll in a recovery and monitoring program. In November 2022, Fergusson was terminated after testing positive for cocaine while on duty. Fergusson failed to respond to a statement of charges from September 2024.
Spokane County
In December 2024 the secretary of health indefinitely suspended Husnija Mekic’s (NA61146294) registered nursing assistant license. Prior to petitioning for reinstatement, Mekic must pay a $250 fine, respond to a letter of cooperation, and complete an ethics examination. Between July 2023 and November 2023, Mekic falsified patient records, misused disability funds, and maintained inappropriate patient contact after suspension. Mekic failed to respond to letters of cooperation sent in December 2023.
Thurston County
In December 2024 the secretary of health suspended Jennifer Danielle Zipoy’s (NA60452895) registered nursing assistant license for at least five years. Prior to petitioning for reinstatement, Zipoy must pay a $500 fine and complete eight hours of continuing education in law and ethics. In February 2023, Zipoy was placed on the Department of Social and Health Services Secretary’s list as a person who is disqualified from caring for vulnerable adults, juveniles and children. Zipoy also failed to respond to a statement of charges from September 2024.
Walla Walla County
In January 2025 the secretary of health revoked Andrea Renae Briones’ (ES60502871) emergency medical technician license. In February 2018, Briones began a sexual relationship with a minor client who was receiving treatment at her place of work. Briones physically abused the client on at least three occasions and provided the client with alcohol during their relationship. Briones failed to respond to a letter of cooperation from June 2023 and a statement of charges from August 2024.
Whatcom County
In January 2025 the secretary of health indefinitely suspended Cory Len Campbell’s (ES60905627) emergency medical technician license. Prior to petitioning for reinstatement, Campbell must enroll in a recovery and monitoring program and respond to a letter of cooperation. In November 2023, Campbell consumed alcohol at his place of work. Campbell has failed to respond to a letter of cooperation from April 2024 and a statement of charges from October 2024.
In December 2024 the secretary of health indefinitely suspended Amber Joan Valdez’s (NC60928859) certified nursing assistant license. Prior to petitioning for reinstatement, Valdez must enroll in a recovery and monitoring program. In April 2023, law enforcement found Valdez under the influence of and in possession of fentanyl during a search of a residence where she worked. Valdez failed to respond to a statement of charges from August 2024.
Out of State
Idaho: In December 2024 the secretary of health suspended Michelle Renea Kokkinen’s (NC60892961) certified nursing assistant license for at least three years. Prior to petitioning for reinstatement, Kokkinen must pay a $500 fine and complete 10 hours of continuing education in theft awareness, boundaries, and law and ethics. In September 2023, Kokkinen made several unauthorized purchases and withdrew $800 in cash back with a client’s debit card.
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