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Public Health   -   Jun 16, 2026 State-Suspended Port Angeles Counselor Arrested in Oregon, also Faces Washington Bench Warrant

A day after we reported the state suspension of a Port Angeles counselor’s credential, newly obtained records reveal she is facing additional legal hurdles in two states. Jessica Constant, whose agency-affiliated counselor credential suspension took effect in April following a Washington State Department of Health hearing, was recently

Public Health   -   Jun 15, 2026 State Suspends Port Angeles Counselor’s Credential
State Suspends Port Angeles Counselor’s Credential

The Washington State Department of Health has indefinitely suspended the credential of a Port Angeles agency-affiliated counselor after she failed to meet the reporting conditions of a four-year probationary agreement. According to state records, Jessica Mae Constant’s credential was suspended following a March 11 adjudicative hearing. Health

Public Health   -   Jun 09, 2026 Federal Way Nursing Assistant Suspended Over Intoxication Allegations

The Washington State Department of Health has indefinitely suspended the credential of a registered nursing assistant after he allegedly reported to work under the influence of alcohol and failed to respond to formal disciplinary charges. According to the Statement of Charges issued by the Department of Health, Christopher Bernard Otieno

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Washington Psychologist Abruptly Exits Family Court Field Amid Five Open State Investigations
Public Health   -   Jun 16, 2026 Washington Psychologist Abruptly Exits Family Court Field Amid Five Open State Investigations

Dr. Steve R. Tutty, a clinical psychologist who has served as a frequent expert witness in Washington state child custody cases, has publicly announced he is no longer accepting divorce cases. In a recent editorial published on his firm’s website, NW Family Psychology, Tutty framed his departure from the

Public Health   -   Jun 09, 2026 State Board Issues Statement of Charges Against Psychologist Over Alleged Patient Care and Supervision Failures

The Washington State Department of Health’s Examining Board of Psychology has issued a statement of charges against licensed psychologist Richard L. Packard, alleging unprofessional conduct. According to the statement of charges, dated March 18, 2026, the state board alleges that Packard failed to appropriately assess a patient for suicide

Public Health   -   Jun 08, 2026 Former Clallam County Massage Therapist Charged by State Over Failure to Cooperate in Misconduct Probe

The Washington State Department of Health has filed formal charges against a formerly licensed massage therapist, alleging she failed to cooperate with an investigation into a prior complaint, according to a recently released statement of charges. According to the statement of charges issued by the state’s Massage Therapy Program

Public Health   -   Jun 08, 2026 State Health Department Issues Charges Against Former Counselor

The Washington State Department of Health has issued a statement of charges against a former agency-affiliated counselor, alleging she is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety following accusations involving a client. According to a statement of charges dated May 14, 2026, Jacqueline Renee Alley faces potential disciplinary

Public Health   -   Jun 08, 2026 State Psychology Board Issues Charges Against Clark County Psychologist Following Custody Evaluation

The Washington State Department of Health’s Examining Board of Psychology has issued a statement of charges against licensed psychologist Jeffrey Allen Lee, alleging unprofessional conduct related to client confidentiality and standard of care during a 2020 family court case. According to the statement of charges, dated May 8, 2026,

Public Health   -   May 18, 2026 As Criminal Probe Widens, Kaiser Sued for Allegedly Ignoring Doctor's Abuse

A sprawling child exploitation investigation that rocked Clark County has now spilled into civil court. Two lawsuits accuse multiple Kaiser Permanente entities of ignoring decades of warning signs surrounding a deceased local pediatrician. Dr. Michael R. Wilmington, who authorities say took his own life in Lewis County on May 2

Public Health   -   Mar 24, 2026 Spokane County Home Care Aide Suspended After Ignoring State Probe into Stolen Funds
Spokane County Home Care Aide Suspended After Ignoring State Probe into Stolen Funds

The Washington State Department of Health has indefinitely suspended the credential of a Spokane County home care aide following allegations of financial exploitation. Shannon Marie Treece, who worked as a caregiver for Generations Healthcare in Valleyford, Washington, lost her license in February 2026 after failing to respond to a state

Public Health   -   Mar 17, 2026 Skagit County Dentist Loses License After a Decade of Severe Sanitation Failures
Skagit County Dentist Loses License After a Decade of Severe Sanitation Failures

In February, Skagit County dentist, Jeffrey Jech, stipulated to an agreement with the Washington Department of Health, indefinitely suspending his license to practice dentistry. This latest disciplinary action is unfortunately not the first time that Jech has failed to comply with basic sanitation and HIPAA requirements for the lawful practice

Public Health   -   Mar 03, 2026 Yakima Nursing Assistant Charged Following Allegations of Sexual Assault and Workplace Intimidation
Yakima Nursing Assistant Charged Following Allegations of Sexual Assault and Workplace Intimidation

The Washington State Department of Health has filed a formal Statement of Charges against Yakima-based nursing assistant Manuel Alcala, alleging a disturbing multi-year pattern of sexual harassment, assault, and workplace intimidation. The charges center on Alcala’s conduct while employed at State Operated Living Alternatives in Yakima, a

Public Health   -   Mar 03, 2026 Douglas County Caregiver Charged After Allegedly Losing Consciousness on Shift and Attempting to Force Entry into Medication Room
Douglas County Caregiver Charged After Allegedly Losing Consciousness on Shift and Attempting to Force Entry into Medication Room

The Washington State Department of Health has formally charged Ryan Robert Sprauer, a Douglas County based medical assistant and certified nursing assistant, with unprofessional conduct. The charges detail a series of alarming workplace incidents, missing medications, and prior criminal convictions. Erratic Behavior and Missing Narcotics The state’s allegations center

Public Health   -   Mar 03, 2026 King County Nutritionist Charged Following Insurance Fraud Allegations
King County Nutritionist Charged Following Insurance Fraud Allegations

The Washington State Department of Health has formally charged nutritionist Erin Saena Yaseen with unprofessional conduct following allegations of insurance fraud and a subsequent failure to cooperate with state investigators. In February 2025, the Department of Health received a formal complaint alleging that Yaseen engaged in insurance fraud. Yaseen has

Public Health   -   Mar 02, 2026 Bellevue Nursing Assistant Suspended After Providing Cannabis to Minor Patient at Behavioral Health Facility
Bellevue Nursing Assistant Suspended After Providing Cannabis to Minor Patient at Behavioral Health Facility

The Washington State Department of Health suspended the credentials of a former Bellevue nursing assistant following her criminal convictions for providing cannabis and tobacco to a minor patient. The disciplinary action, finalized in a February 2026 Order, stems from Elena Nguyen’s employment at THIRA Health LLC, a behavioral health

Public Health   -   Feb 25, 2026 Washington State Permanently Revokes Credential of Clallam County Phlebotomist
Washington State Permanently Revokes Credential of Clallam County Phlebotomist

The Washington State Department of Health has permanently prohibited a Clallam County man from practicing as a certified medical assistant-phlebotomist after he admitted to falsifying his initial license application nearly a decade ago. In January 2026, the Department of Health and Garrett Matthew Leffers entered into an agreed order

Public Health   -   Feb 25, 2026 Bellevue Massage Therapist Accused of Sexually Assaulting Four Women
Bellevue Massage Therapist Accused of Sexually Assaulting Four Women

The Washington State Department of Health has immediately suspended the license of a King County massage therapist following allegations that he sexually assaulted four clients. On February 6, 2026, Health Law Judge Angela Kennedy issued an Ex Parte Order of Summary Action against Jason Senat, who had been providing services

Public Health   -   Jan 21, 2026 DSHS Investigation Finds “Founded” Complaint Against Northwest Evaluation Center; Psychologist Cited for Insufficient Domestic Violence Assessments
DSHS Investigation Finds “Founded” Complaint Against Northwest Evaluation Center; Psychologist Cited for Insufficient Domestic Violence Assessments

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services has issued a formal written warning and a “founded” finding against the Northwest Evaluation Center and Dr. William Singer, following an investigation into the facility’s Domestic Violence Intervention Treatment program. The investigation, concluded on November 6, 2025, determined that NWEC

Public Health   -   Jan 20, 2026 Washington Social Worker Charged with ‘Erratic’ Harassment Campaign, False Reporting, and Retaliation
Washington Social Worker Charged with ‘Erratic’ Harassment Campaign, False Reporting, and Retaliation

The Washington State Department of Health has filed a Statement of Charges against social worker Tiffany Chhuom, alleging a years-long pattern of “aggressive, misleading, and erratic” conduct that includes doxxing, filing false abuse reports, and accusing individuals of heinous crimes such as murder and participation in child sex rings.

Public Health   -   Jan 16, 2026 Charges Accuse Psychologist of Altering Court Reports
Charges Accuse Psychologist of Altering Court Reports

A Washington and Utah psychologist is facing formal charges from the Washington State Department of Health regarding his handling of a child custody evaluation. Steve R. Tutty, PhD, was named in a Statement of Charges issued by the Examining Board of Psychology on October 27, 2025. Tutty has been credentialed

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