DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS December 2014

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1 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS December 2014 Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele announced that 175 disciplinary actions have been taken by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs 29 professional-licensing boards and the Division of Legislation and Notaries of the Bureau of Commission, Elections and Legislation: PA Board of Accountancy PA Architects Licensure Board PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners PA Board of Barber Examiners PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology PA Board of Crane Operators PA Board of Dentistry PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists PA Board of Funeral Directors PA Board of Landscape Architects PA Board of Massage Therapy PA Board of Medicine Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries Secretary of the Commonwealth Notaries Public PA Board of Nursing PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure PA Board of Optometry PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA Board of Pharmacy PA Board of Physical Therapy PA Board of Podiatry PA Board of Psychology Real Estate Commission PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

2 Actions by County The specific actions listed below were taken against individuals or firms in these counties: County # of # of County Actions Actions Adams 0 Lackawanna 6 Allegheny 8 Lancaster 9 Armstrong 2 Lawrence 1 Beaver 0 Lebanon 0 Bedford 0 Lehigh 4 Berks 3 Luzerne 1 Blair 1 Lycoming 2 Bradford 0 McKean 2 Bucks 11 Mercer 0 Butler 1 Mifflin 0 Cambria 0 Monroe 1 Cameron 0 Montgomery 14 Carbon 1 Montour 0 Centre 1 Northampton 4 Chester 2 Northumberland 0 Clarion 1 Perry 0 Clearfield 1 Philadelphia 23 Clinton 0 Pike 0 Columbia 2 Potter 1 Crawford 0 Schuylkill 2 Cumberland 1 Snyder 1 Dauphin 4 Somerset 1 Delaware 6 Sullivan 0 Elk 0 Susquehanna 0 Erie 2 Tioga 0 Fayette 1 Union 0 Forest 0 Venango 1 Franklin 1 Warren 0 Fulton 0 Washington 1 Greene 0 Wayne 0 Huntingdon 0 Westmoreland 0 Indiana 1 Wyoming 1 Jefferson 0 York 9 Juniata 0 Total in-state actions 134 Actions taken against professionals with non-pa addresses 41 Total 175 Page 2 of 22

3 PA Board of Accountancy Berks County Andrew J. Gallen, certificate no. CA021694L, of Reading, Berks County, was assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $6,000 for practicing with a lapsed license. (10/24/14) PA Architects Licensure Board No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners Montgomery County Ah Ram Lee, of Norristown, Montgomery County, was provisionally denied licensure based on his misdemeanor conviction. (10/29/14) Potter County William H. Morgart, license number AA019137, of Coudersport, Potter County, was revoked and assessed a $1,000 civil penalty for being convicted of theft by unlawful taking or disposition. (11/12/14) PA Board of Barber Examiners Bucks County Boss Barber Shop, license no. BO433210, of Warrington, Bucks County was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (11/19/14) Butler County Donald R. Ferraro, license no. BM010969L, of Butler, Butler County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/21/14) Cumberland County Bryant K. Mathes, license nos. BL050938L, BM and BT000478, of Enola, Cumberland County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County dated November 17, 2014, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (11/24/14) Dauphin County James L. Jackson, license no. BL053680, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County dated July 17, 2014, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (07/30/14) Michael A. Payne, license no. BM011819L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was ordered to pay a $750 civil penalty and cease and desist from charging a student tuition in a licensed barbershop because he charged a student for tuition in his licensed barbershop. (12/08/14) Delaware County Sean C. Johnson, license no. BL051118L, of Chester, Delaware County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/21/14) Page 3 of 22

4 Lancaster County Jorge Valentini t/d/b/a Who s Next Barber Shop, license no. BO432497, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was ordered to pay a $1,000 civil penalty and to cease and desist from employing unlicensed individuals and aiding and abetting unlicensed practice of the barbering profession, because he continues to employ unlicensed persons and aided and abetted the unlicensed practice of the profession by permitting an unlicensed person to practice barbering. (12/08/14) Lehigh County John Antonio Cruz, license no. BL053488, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (11/03/14) Northampton County The Final Touch Barbershop, license no. BO433250, of Bethlehem, Northampton County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $450 because it operated as an establishment without the supervision of designated manager barber or other designated licensee in charge; and moved said barbershop before filing an application with the board for the inspection, approval and registration of such shop. (12/08/14) Philadelphia County Cut Above the Rest, license no. BO433414, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/21/14) Cuts Correct, license no. BO432338, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/21/14) Leroy Brown, license no. BL050729L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/24/14) Jamel Greene, license no. BL053794, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/24/14) Javis Unisex Barber Shop, license no. BO433607, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/26/14) Samuel A. Barreto, license no. BL051605L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated October 1, 2014, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (10/24/14) Takyi B. Williams, license nos. BL050524L and BM012100, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated October 31, 2014, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (12/03/14) York County Jimmy Jones (aka Jimmie Jones), license no. BL051921, of York, York County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County dated October 13, 2014, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (10/24/14) Page 4 of 22

5 PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers York County Patrick J. Sheaffer, certificate no. BA001639L, of Hanover, York County, agreed to the permanent voluntary surrender of his broker/appraiser certificate because he failed to complete an appraisal assignment within the requirements of the USPAP, failed or refused to exercise reasonable diligence in developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal report, or communicating an appraisal, and negligently or incompetently developed an appraisal, prepared an appraisal report, or communicated an appraisal. (12/11/14) Out of State Earl L. Timmons, certificate no. GA000903L, of Wilmington, Delaware, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $5,000 and costs of investigation of $500 because he held himself out as a state-certified real estate appraiser or performed real estate appraisals without a current, valid and appropriate certificate from the board. (12/11/14) PA Board of Chiropractic Clearfield County James Laborde, license no. DC004160L, of Du Bois, Clearfield County, was suspended for no less than three years based on findings that he is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. (07/25/14) Out of State Joseph Yarrigan, Pennsylvania license no. DC002110L, last known of Weirton, West Virginia, was revoked based on guilty pleas to numerous felonies. (11/20/14) PA Board of Cosmetology Allegheny County Regina M. Wilderman, license no. CO235874L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/23/14) Berks County Jessica Robinson, license no. CO268513, of Oley, Berks County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/23/14) Bucks County Modern Nails, license no. CY195736, of Richboro, Bucks County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/27/14) Lorina A. Setman, license no. CL009716L, of Quakertown, Bucks County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/30/14) Clarion County Kate s Hair Studio, license no. CB of Clarion, Clarion County, received a public reprimand and a civil penalty of $500 for possession of metal credo tools. (11/19/14) Page 5 of 22

6 Dauphin County Kristin M. Benkovic, license no. CO251159, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/29/14) Delaware County Mary Elizabeth Allen, license no. CO261481, of Sharon Hill, Delaware County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/28/14) Lackawanna County Sue A. Muto, license no. CL008463L, of Peckville, Lackawanna County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/28/14) Finishing Touch Nail Salon, license no. CY096516L, of Peckville, Lackawanna County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/29/14) Lancaster County Andrea B. Vega, license no. CO262572, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County dated December 12, 2013, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (12/24/13) Megan M. Wiley, license no. CO259603, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/29/14) Luzerne County James Maurice Face, Body and Fashion Spa, license nos. CZ and CY194884, of Hazleton, Luzerne County, were suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (11/14/14) McKean County Triple A Nails, license no. CY of Bradford, McKean County, was issued a $750 civil penalty for practicing in a grossly incompetent or unethical manner. (11/19/14) Montgomery County Rainy Day, license no. CB123381, of Hatboro, Montgomery County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/29/14) Rainy Day, license no. CB123381, of Hatboro, Montgomery County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/23/14) Northampton County Minh Ngoc Nguyen, license no. CL178032, of Easton, Northampton County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/27/14) Philadelphia County Arlethia Leonard, license no. CO217254L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/24/14) Page 6 of 22

7 Banh Thi Nguyen, license no. CL179332, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/21/14) Delia s Unisex Beauty Salon, license no. CB117296, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/28/14) Wanda Suarez t/d/b/a Dominican Beauty Salon, license no. CB120764, of Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,100 for operating without a manager, employing an unlicensed individual, and aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of cosmetology. (7/10/14) An Van Pham, license no. CL180297, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/27/14) V Lovely Nails, license no. CY196147, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/23/14) Millenium, Inc. t/d/b/a Millenium, esthetician and nail technology license nos. CZ and CY195604, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (11/03/14) Nen Thi Hang, license no. CQ111045, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/27/14) Viethung Ngoc Do, license no. CL180578, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/27/14) Tha Hair Mechanics, license no. CB124382, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (11/30/14) York County Legends Hair Design & Day Spa, license no. CB119766, of Hanover, York County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/23/14) Neya K. Chance, license no. CO268997, of York, York County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/30/14) Out of State Stacy Le Nguyen, Pennsylvania license no. CL014050L, of Shallotte, North Carolina, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/27/14) Kathy A. Perrault, Pennsylvania license no. CQ115160, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (11/03/14) PA Board of Crane Operators No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Dentistry Washington County Page 7 of 22

8 Charles M. Kokoska, Jr., license no. DS027496L, of Millsboro, Washington County, was revoked based on his felony conviction. (10/29/14) Wyoming County Nancy J. Sharon, certificate no. DF003952, of Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, voluntarily surrendered her expanded functional dental assistant certificate along with any other licenses, registrations, certificates, approvals, authorizations or permits issued to her by the board because she failed to practice dentistry or as a dental hygienist or as an expanded function dental assistant with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, drunkenness, excessive use of controlled substances, chemicals or any other type of material, or as the result of any mental or physical condition. (12/12/14) Out of State Ronald Kermit Creecy, license no. DS028378L, of Moorestown, New Jersey, was placed on probation until such time the $2,500 civil penalty is paid to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (12/12/14) Kristi Ayn Liebau, Pennsylvania license no. DS030937L, from Missouri City, Texas, was revoked based on her felony conviction. (10/29/14) Ruth C. Gomes, Pennsylvania license nos. DS031119L and DN031119A, of St. Louis, Missouri, was revoked based on disciplinary action being taken by the proper licensing authority of another state. (10/29/14) Clyde Knox, license no. DS022033L, last known at Sicklerville, New Jersey, was revoked because of failing to provide for the disposition of patient records. (10/29/14) Zuhair Sayany, license no. DS027365L, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $7,000 because he practiced dentistry or as a dental hygienist or as an expanded function dental assistant or held himself out as a practitioner of or entitled or authorized to practice dentistry or as a dental hygienist or as an expanded function dental assistant, or assumed any title of dentist, dental surgeon, dental hygienist, expanded function dental assistant or other letters or titles in connection with his or her name which in any way represented him or her as being engaged in the practice of dentistry or as a dental hygienist or as an expanded function dental assistant, or authorized so to do, without being duly licensed or certified, and authorized to engage in such practice. (12/12/14) PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists Lackawanna County E. Kenneth Acker, license and registration nos. PE024042E and SU000401A, of Moscow, Lackawanna County, had his certificates of licensure to practice engineering and land surveying suspended, such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation, subject to certain terms and conditions, and was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000, enroll in and successfully complete a board approved ethics course for professional engineers/professional land surveyors, and to provide 15 hours of community service because he failed in his fiduciary duty as a partner in an engineering firm. (11/12/14) Schuylkill County Merlyn J. Jenkins, license number SU007784E, of Pottsville, Schuylkill County, was assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $3,000, and indefinitely suspended until he completes 60 hours Page 8 of 22

9 of continuing education, because his license was disciplined by the proper licensing authority of other states. (11/14/14) Out of State Southeastern Reprographics, Inc., now known as Davey Resource Group, Alpharetta, Georgia, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,000, for practicing and offering to practice land surveying while not being properly licensed, and for representing itself without employing a licensed directing head or responsible charge credentialed as professional land surveyor. (11/14/14) PA Board of Funeral Directors Lehigh County John M. Sunday, license and registration nos. FD011616L and FS015298, of Allentown, Lehigh County, had a public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the board and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,000 and costs of investigation of $ because he failed to fulfill the professional responsibilities of a funeral director. (12/03/14) PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Massage Therapy Allegheny County Weiguang Liu, unlicensed, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to immediately cease and desist from utilizing in connection with its business name the word "massage" in advertisements describing the services provided, immediately remove from the business name as well as any and all advertisements, signage, etc., the words massage or any derivative thereof, and submit proof of the required changes within 60 days of approval of the order and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500 and costs of investigation of $ because Liu, as the responsible owner/officer of Chinese Back Rub, utilized the word "massage" in advertisements describing the services provided which implied directly or indirectly that massage therapy services were being provided even though the services were not being performed by licensees. (12/01/14) Centre County Feng Xian He, unlicensed, of State College, Centre County, was ordered to cease and desist hiring or employing unlicensed individuals to perform or offering to perform activity requiring a license to practice massage therapy services and pay a civil penalty of $1,000 and costs of investigation of $ because she, as the responsible officer of Joma Chinese Massage, employed an unlicensed individual to provide massage therapy/bodywork services to customers even though the individual was not licensed by the board. (12/01/14) Chester County Lin Jun Jiang, license no. MSG007511, of Downingtown, Chester County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500 and costs of investigation of $1,243.37, was placed on probation for one year, ordered to complete 12 hours of continuing education on the topic of professional ethics, and ordered to cease and desist from hiring or employing unlicensed individuals because she, as the responsible officer of Green Tea Spa, knowingly aided, assisted, and hired individuals to perform or offer to perform massage therapy Page 9 of 22

10 services when those individuals were not licensed by the board and she practiced massage therapy between August 5, 2012 and February 14, 2013 without having at the time of so doing, a valid, unexpired, unrevoked and unsuspended license. (12/01/14) Dauphin County Jizhen Fan, license no. MSG000325, of Hershey, Dauphin County, was ordered to cease and desist hiring or employing unlicensed individuals and ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 and costs of investigation of $ because she knowingly aided, assisted, or hired individuals to perform or offer to perform massage therapy services at Oriental Massage without being licensed by the board, and she, as the responsible officer of Oriental Massage, employed unlicensed individuals to perform massage therapy services. (12/01/14) Delaware County Xueli Zhang, license no. MSG007866, of Wayne, Delaware County, was ordered to cease and desist from hiring or employing unlicensed individuals to perform massage therapy services requiring a license, ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 and costs of investigation of $80.58, and complete four hours of remedial education in professional ethics, because he as the responsible officer of the Chinese Tai Chi Bodywork Center, employed unlicensed individuals to provide massage therapy/bodywork services even though none of the aforementioned individuals were licensed by the board or were members of any national or local bodywork organization. (12/01/14) Montgomery County Yong Qiang Li, unlicensed, of North Wales, Montgomery County, was ordered to immediately cease and desist from hiring or employing unlicensed individuals to perform massage therapy and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 and costs of investigation of $ because Li, as the responsible officer of Health Power, employed individuals to provide massage therapy/bodywork services to customers even though none of the individuals were licensed by the board. (12/01/14) PA Board of Medicine Chester County Michelle S. Montague, license no. MA051498, of West Grove, Chester County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,000 because she had disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state against her license to practice the profession. (12/02/14) Erie County Deborah Elaine Bishop, license no. MD056630L, of Girard, Erie County, was indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, retroactive to April 22, 2014, based on her violation of a previous Board order. (10/30/14) Lackawanna County Tracy Lynn Liberatore, license no. MA051327, of Scranton, Lackawanna County, was indefinitely suspended based on findings that she violated a previous Board order. (10/30/14) Lehigh County Maryann Theresa Weisman, license no. MD043771E, of Whitehall, Lehigh County, was indefinitely and actively suspended until such time as she has submitted to a board-approved psychiatrist indicating that she can practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety and can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Page 10 of 22

11 board that she can safely and competently practice medicine, because she is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness. (12/06/14) Montgomery County Donna Glover, license no. MD021901E, of Gladwyne, Montgomery County, was indefinitely suspended based on findings that she violated a previous Board order. (10/30/14) Tami L. Berry, license no. MD440815, of Penn Valley, Montgomery County, was suspended based on her felony under the Drug Act. (09/11/14) Philadelphia County Gregory M. Braccia, license no. MD048926L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for no less than one year, immediately stayed in favor of probation for being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients. (11/03/14) Ronald Jay Haberman, license no. MD042475E, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, permanently voluntary surrendered his license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, along with any other authorizations to practice the profession, because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory, possession or country, or a branch of the federal government. (12/02/14) Out of State Kenneth Mwatha, license no. MD449345, of Baltimore, Maryland, had his Pennsylvania license placed on probation indefinitely based on findings he was disciplined by the proper licensing authority of Maryland. (07/15/14) Alison Nicole Kinlaw, of Pennington, New Jersey, was denied Pennsylvania licensure based on her multiple felony convictions and disciplinary action taken by another state. (11/03/14) Bill G. Sekulovski, license no. MD023851E, of Thompson Station, Tennessee, and Ravenna, Ohio had his Pennsylvania license suspended for not less than 102 months, with the suspension stayed in favor of probation for not less than 102 months, based on discipline taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of Tennessee. (11/03/14) Dharam Paul Garg, license no. MD033125E, of Depew, New York, permanently and voluntarily surrendered his license, along with any other licenses, registrations, certificates, approvals, authorizations or permits issued to him by the board, because he had disciplinary action taken against his license to practice the profession by a proper licensing authority of another state. (12/2/14) Farid Tanios Fata, license no. MD072100L, of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, agreed to the permanent voluntary surrender of his license and any other authorizations to practice the profession because he had a license to practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise disciplined by another state or territory and failed to report said disciplinary action within 60 days after its occurrence. (12/02/14) Steven Sagun, of Wellsburg, West Virginia, was granted a Pennsylvania Respiratory Therapy license, immediately placed on probation for a period of one year. (10/04/14) Page 11 of 22

12 Anita K. Connor (Taylor), license no. MA001820L, of Nashville, Tennessee, had her Pennsylvania license automatically suspended based on her felony under the Drug Act. (11/18/14) Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries No disciplinary actions taken. Secretary of the Commonwealth Notaries Public No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Nursing Allegheny County Theresa Ann Pressler, license no. RN599443, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, voluntarily surrendered her license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she had disciplinary action taken against her license by the State of Florida Board of Nursing. (12/05/14) Kayleigh Matus, license no. RN609546, of Elizabeth, Allegheny County, was automatically suspended for one year and indefinitely suspended for no less than three years retroactive to February 28, 2014, to run concurrently, with such suspensions immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years probation retroactive to February 28, 2014, because she failed to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination; and, she pleaded guilty to a crime of moral turpitude, theft, and a misdemeanor under the Drug Act in a court of this Commonwealth. (12/05/14) Katherine Noel Chorik, license no. RN620400, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was automatically suspended for no less than one year and indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, to run concurrently, with said suspensions to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation, because she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor violation and to a crime of moral turpitude in the courts of the Commonwealth, the United States, or any other state, territory, or country, and because she presents a clear and immediate danger to the public health and safety. (12/05/14) Louis Covington, Pennsylvania license no. RN266306L, of McKeesport, Allegheny County and Sierra Vista, Arizona was revoked based on findings he had disciplinary action taken against him by the proper licensing authority of Maryland. (10/24/14) Armstrong County Erika Brookes Parson, license no. PN273486, of Templeton, Armstrong County, was suspended for ten years, based upon her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (05/23/14) Jennifer Bellas, license no. RN620804, of Kittanning, Armstrong County, was suspended for no less than three years retroactive to September 10, 2013, based on findings she is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. (12/13/13) Blair County Kelley Jo Klock, license no. RN607895, of Altoona, Blair County, has voluntarily surrendered her license because she failed to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of a mental Page 12 of 22

13 or physical illness or condition or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (12/05/14) Bucks County Patricia L. Murphy, license no. PN256175L, of New Hope, Bucks County, was indefinitely suspended based on her having been convicted of felonies and her failure to report her convictions on her biennial renewal application. (09/23/14) Lisa Marie Bauer, license no. RN605127, of Fountainville, Bucks County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,000 and had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board because she held herself out as a registered nurse without having at the time of so doing a valid, unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended license issued under the act. (12/05/14) Ryan Scott Gilbert, of Southampton, Bucks County, was granted a license, placed immediately on probation for a period of no less than three years. (11/13/14) Carbon County Antoinette Petko, license no. PN074154L, of Nesquehoning, Carbon County, was indefinitely suspended retroactive to November 18, 2013, based on her being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (09/10/14) Columbia County Billee Jane Kvedrowicz, license no. RN575623, of Berwick, Columbia County, was suspended for no less than three years, retroactive to February 28, 2014, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous board order. (11/04/14) Delaware County Lauren Semanyk, of Clifton Heights, Delaware County, had been granted licensure on probationary status through her criminal probation based upon her compliance with the terms and conditions of the board order. (08/20/14) Diane Jakobowski Mavracick, license no. RN307303L, of Aston, Delaware County, had a public reprimand placed on her disciplinary record with the board because she had a license suspended or revoked or had received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state and had failed to report disciplinary action in other state within (90) days of final disposition or on application for renewal of licensure. (12/05/14) Erie County Colleen Ash Mayo, license no. RN314965L of Erie, Erie County was suspended, for no less than three years, retroactive to June 3, 2014, for failing to comply with a previous Board order. (09/03/14) Fayette County Mary E. Pekar, license no. PN097479L, of Uniontown, Fayette County, was automatically suspended for one year based upon her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (09/03/14) Page 13 of 22

14 Franklin County Crystal North, license no. PN260299L, of Chambersburg, Franklin County, was indefinitely suspended based on findings that she is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety. (09/10/14) Indiana County Sharon Carroll, license no. PN259455L, of Indiana, Indiana County, was automatically suspended for no less than one year based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (09/24/14) Lackawanna County Lindy May Snipes, license no. PN275275, of Scranton, Lackawanna County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/25/14) Joanna W. Summa, license no. PN288894, of Dunmore, Lackawanna County, had her license indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation subject to terms and conditions, because she is addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent. (12/05/14) Lancaster County Shannon Maree Glick, license no. RN553186, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, voluntarily surrendered her license to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession, or country. (12/05/14) Leslie L. Johnson, license no. PN085693L, last known of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was automatically suspended for a period of one year retroactive to September 4, 2014, based on her misdemeanor conviction in violation of the Drug Act. (10/15/14) Diane C. Wolfe, license no. RN557130, of Lititz, Lancaster County, was suspended for three years due to her admission into the ARD Program for two years in disposition of a felony. (06/17/14) Lisa Ann Jensen, license no. PN251066L, of East Petersburg, Lancaster County, was indefinitely suspended, based on findings she had disciplinary action taken against her by the proper licensing authority of another state. (11/13/13) Raynard B. Forte, license no. PN097091L, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, had a public reprimand placed on his disciplinary record with the board, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500, and his license was suspended for no less than one year, immediately stayed in favor of no less than one year of probation subject to terms and conditions, because he was convicted or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere or was found guilty by a judge or jury of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude. (12/05/14) Lawrence County Andrea K. Forkey, license no. PN263710, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lawrence County dated May 12, 2014, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (05/29/14) Lycoming County Page 14 of 22

15 Belinda Mead Worthington, license no. PN257478L, last known of Unityville, Lycoming County, was immediately suspended based on her having violated the terms of a previous Board order. (09/23/14) McKean County Jessika Lynn Pearson, license no. RN586271, of Bradford, McKean County, was suspended for no less than three years retroactive to July 17, 2014, based upon her failing to comply with a previous Board order. (10/21/14) Monroe County Tracy Terrana, license no. RN350158L, of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, was suspended for a period of no less than one year, with the entire period of suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation for no less than one year for having been accepted into ARD in disposition of felony charges. (08/04/14) Montgomery County Toska Py, license no. PN288257, of Harleysville, Montgomery County, was suspended, for no less than three years retroactive to April 7, 2014, for violating the terms of a previous Board order. (08/04/14) Dana Perri, license no. RN556467, of Blue Bell, Montgomery County, was suspended for one year, based upon her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (03/20/14) Bruce Alan Mettin, license no. RN257521L, of Glenside, Montgomery County, was publicly reprimanded and ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $250 because he had a license suspended or revoked or received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession, or country. (12/05/14) Laurie Beth Bolger, license no. RN621859, of Glenside, Montgomery County, was indefinitely suspended because she failed to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of physical or mental illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon drugs or alcohol. (12/05/14) Northampton County Jana Colene Pagano, license no. PN266983, of Bangor, Northampton, was indefinitely suspended retroactive to November 18, 2013, for being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs that tend to impair judgment or coordination. (03/05/14) Philadelphia County Kathryn Nora Mauro, license no. PN274666, last known of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely suspended for at least two years, assessed a $500 civil penalty and completes eight hours of ethics continuing education, for committing crimes of moral turpitude and denying that she committed any misdemeanors on her application for licensure. (09/23/14) Schuylkill County Janine Zacckey Campomizzi, license no. RN588071, of Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, shall have her previous suspension extended, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to terms and conditions, because she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (12/05/12) Page 15 of 22

16 Snyder County John M. Shaffer, license no. PN102013L, of Shamokin Dam, Snyder County, permanently voluntary surrendered his license to practice the profession in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he was convicted, or entered a plea of guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere, or has been found guilty by a judge or jury, of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude, or has received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition of felony charges, in the courts of this Commonwealth, the United States or any other state, territory, possession or country. (12/05/14) Somerset County Lacey Jane Ohler, license no. PN of Markleton, Somerset County was automatically suspended for one year based upon her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (09/04/14) Venango County Rebecca S. Reed, license no. PN262571, of Oil City, Venango County, was indefinitely suspended retroactive to February 13, 2014, based on findings that she is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (09/10/14) York County Ronni Stauffer Bergman, license no. PN260521L, of Dover, York County, and Candler, North Carolina was indefinitely suspended, based on findings she had disciplinary action taken against her by the proper licensing authority of North Carolina. (10/24/14) Emily M. Ort, license no. PN274749, of Etters, York County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of York County dated November 10, 2014, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (11/20 /14) Out of State Gregory A. Field, license no. RN288978L of Blackwood, New Jersey, voluntarily surrendered his license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession, or country. (12/05/14) James M. Lowry, license no. RN of San Francisco, California, voluntary surrendered his license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth because he had his license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (12/05/14) Stephanie G. Russell, Pennsylvania license no. RN577424, of Dallas, North Carolina, was publicly reprimanded based on findings that she pled guilty to a crime of moral turpitude and denied that she was convicted of a crime on her renewal application. (06/06/14) Susan Rebecca Olinger, Pennsylvania license no. PN254454L, of Erwin, North Carolina, was indefinitely suspended for no less than three years retroactive to November 15, 2012, for disciplinary action taken against her in another state. (06/17/14) Mary Frances Ringwalt, Pennsylvania license no. RN579957, of Boca Raton, Florida, was suspended for no less than three years retroactive to April 7, 2014, for violating a previous Board order. (09/05/14) Page 16 of 22

17 Lisa Pearson, Pennsylvania license no. RN307579L, of Windham, Maine, was publically reprimanded based upon her having had disciplinary action taken against her license in another state and failing to notify the Board of that disciplinary action. (08/04/14) Ronni Stauffer Bergman, Pennsylvania license no. PN260521L, of Dover, York County, and Candler, North Carolina was indefinitely suspended, based on findings she had disciplinary action taken against her by the proper licensing authority of North Carolina. (10/24/14) Suzanne F. Olsen, Pennsylvania license no. RN209205L, of Mesquite, Texas, was reprimanded for having had disciplinary action imposed by the proper licensing authority of another state. (10/15/14) Kelly M. Meno, Pennsylvania license no. RN531483, of Hurdle Mills, North Carolina, was indefinitely suspended based on her having received disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state and failing to disclose her disciplinary action on her biennial registration application. (09/26/14) Heather Renee Rice, Pennsylvania license no. PN274637, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was indefinitely suspended and assessed a civil penalty of $100, based on her having received disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state and failing to disclose her convictions on her renewal application. (09/26/14) William Malloy, license no. RN208929L of Uniontown, Ohio, was indefinitely and actively suspended until such time as the board grants the reinstatement of his license to practice as a registered nurse because he had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory, possession or country. (12/05/14) Diane Michele Czamlet, license no. RN579731, of New Egypt, New Jersey, had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board because she had a license suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country. (12/05/14) Kirby Lynn Brown, license no. RN508113L, of Lorain, Ohio, was suspended for five years with the suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation because he received disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (12/05/14) Laurinda Lee Savoie, license no. RN551747, of Kenner, Louisiana, voluntarily surrendered her license to practice as a professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she had a license suspended or revoked or had received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state. (12/05/14) Charlotte Ann Swiger, license no. RN597188, of Wellsburg, West Virginia, was indefinitely suspended for no less than three years retroactive to July 18, 2013, such suspensions to be immediately stayed in favor of probation, for no less than three years retroactive to July 18, 2013, subject to terms and conditions, because she failed to practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination; and, has pleaded guilty to a crime of moral turpitude in a court of this Commonwealth. (12/05/14) Page 17 of 22

18 Seth Joaquin Kaplan, license no. RN606129, of Manahawkin, New Jersey, was indefinitely suspended because he was criminally indicted in the Superior Court of New Jersey with five counts of Possession of a Controlled and Dangerous Substance and by virtue of the foregoing, his continued practice of nursing within the Commonwealth may make him an immediate and clear danger to the health and safety of the public, which would be in violation of the board s law. In addition, if convicted, he would be in violation of the board s law in that he would be guilty of a felony and/or a crime of moral turpitude. (12/05/14) Terri Mack Frost, license no. RN357994L, of Atmore, Alabama, voluntarily surrendered her license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she had her license revoked by the Alabama State Board of Nursing and did not report the revocation of her license to practice as a registered nurse by the Alabama board within 90 days as required by law. (12/05/14) Louis Covington, Pennsylvania license no. RN266306L, of McKeesport, Allegheny County and Sierra Vista, Arizona was revoked based on findings he had disciplinary action taken against him by the proper licensing authority of Maryland. (10/24/14) Heather Mae Lines a/k/a Heather Stanton, Pennsylvania license no. PN of Waverly, New York was automatically suspended for four years based upon her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (10/23/14) Donna M. Hanna, Pennsylvania license no. RN358988L, of Santa Barbara, California was revoked based on findings she had disciplinary action taken against her by the proper licensing authorities of Colorado and California. (11/05/14) PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Optometry No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine Out of State Robert Marshall Wilson, license no. OS008890L, of Georgetown, Delaware, was indefinitely suspended, said suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation for a period of time concurrent with Delaware probation, based on disciplinary action having been taken against his medical license in another state. (10/15/14) PA Board of Pharmacy Bucks County Craig A. Goldman, license no. RP035316L of Richboro, Bucks County, was revoked based on his multiple felony convictions. (11/24/14) Page 18 of 22

19 Out of State Jeffrey A. Sussman, Pennsylvania license no. RP031364L of Coral Springs, Florida, was indefinitely suspended because of being unfit or unable to practice by reason of a physical or mental disease or disability. (11/24/14) Anthony R. Carilli, license no. RP032252L of Jupiter, Florida, was indefinitely suspended based upon disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state. (11/20/14) PA Board of Physical Therapy Lehigh County Michele Leigh Ferris, license no PT012763L, of Macungie, Lehigh County, was indefinitely suspended stayed in favor of probation, because she was convicted of a felony and excessively indulged in the use of alcohol. (10/08/14) PA Board of Podiatry No disciplinary actions taken. York County Fredric A. Malmberg, license no. SC002338L, of York, York County, was suspended pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of York County dated July 14, 2014, which the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (08/05/14) PA Board of Psychology Delaware County Leslie A. Pepitone, license no. PS003556L,of Broomall, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $ and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the board because she failed to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education in acceptable courses, programs or activities, including at least three contact hours in ethical issues, and failed to provide information to document certification of compliance with continuing education requirements for the biennial reporting period of December 1, 2009, through November 30, (12/08/14) Montgomery County Susan Cornbluth, unlicensed, of Ambler, Montgomery County, was ordered to cease and desist from the practice of psychology, pay a civil penalty of $6,000, and costs of investigation of $1, because she engaged in the practice of psychology without having a valid license to practice psychology, and held herself out to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the word "psychologist" without first obtaining a license to practice psychology in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (12/08/14) Out of State Susan B. Kullman, license no. SW003275E, of Prescott, Arizona, voluntarily surrendered her license because she had a license suspended, revoked, or refused or received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state. (12/09/14) Real Estate Commission Page 19 of 22

20 Allegheny County Harold Gassette, license no. RS227199L,of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was placed on probation for no less than one year, based on his felony convictions and his failure to notify the Commission within 30 days of the convictions. (10/06/14) James W. Braham, Jr., license no. RS289174, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for having failed to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/21/14) Berks County Betty Jean Wagner, license no. RB022887A of Reading, Berks County, was suspended indefinitely and assessed a civil penalty of $2,800, ordered to make up deficient and complete additional continuing education, because she failed to reply to an audit and complete the continuing education requirements. (10/06/14) Bucks County Deborah Centofanti, license no. RS278640, of Newtown, Bucks County, had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with the commission and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,500 because she obtained a license by false representation and failed to provide accurate and truthful information in an application. (12/16/14) Columbia County Vincent DeMelfi, license no. RM050832A, of Bloomsburg, Columbia County, was assessed a civil penalty of $2,000 for failing to deposit money received by the broker into an escrow account. (10/22/14) Montgomery County Kevin P. Kollar, license no. RS274662, of Pottstown, Montgomery County, permanently and voluntarily surrendered his license to practice as a real estate salesperson, along with any other licenses, registrations, certificates, approvals, authorizations or permits issued by the commission to him, because he was convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction in this or any state, or federal court, of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, bribery, larceny, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, or any similar offense or offenses, and was convicted of a felony. (12/16/14) Laurie K. Vasoli, license no. RS287835, of Hatboro, Montgomery County, was assessed a civil penalty of $1,000 for failing to have a current license when performing licensed activity. (10/16/14) Kirk E. Watkins, license no. RS171645L, of Wyncote, Montgomery County, was suspended for having failed to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (10/21/14) Philadelphia County Eugene Yanelli, license no. RS226223L of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely suspended immediately stayed in favor of probation and assessed a civil penalty of $1,000, based on his felony convictions. (10/22/14) York County Brandy Wagoner, license no. RS227567L, of York, York County, was assessed a civil penalty of $1,000 for failing to have a current license when performing licensed activity. (10/07/14) Page 20 of 22

21 PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners No disciplinary actions taken. PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors Philadelphia County Ife C. Ford, license no. SW004874E, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to permanently and voluntarily surrender her license because she held herself out as a licensed social worker without holding a current license in good standing under the act. (12/09/14) PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons Bucks County Manuel L. Berry, last known at Yardley, Bucks County, was denied an application for licensure as a vehicle salesperson due to a criminal conviction of multiple felonies. (11/05/14) Lycoming County Thomas E. Tamberelli, of S. Williamsport, Lycoming County, was granted a probationary license until at least May 31, (11/13/14) Northampton County Carl A. Handwerk, from Bangor, Northampton County, was denied an application for licensure as a vehicle salesperson due to multiple criminal convictions. (11/10/14) Philadelphia County Samuel D. Wilson, from Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was denied an application for licensure as a vehicle salesperson due to multiple criminal convictions. (11/05/14) York County Adam P. Rohrbach, of Lewisberry, York County, was granted a probationary license based on his numerous criminal convictions. (11/12/14) PA Board of Veterinary Medicine Bucks County Johannah Leah Garlan, unlicensed, of Blooming Glen, Bucks County, was ordered to cease and desist from providing chiropractic care and/or erchonia cold laser therapy on animals and/or any other care or treatment on animals requiring licensure by the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine and/or without the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 and assessed costs of investigation in the amount of $350 because she violated the Act which states.chiropractic procedures shall only be performed upon animals by chiropractors...in conjunction with the practice of veterinary medicine and under the direct supervision of a veterinarian..., and/or Page 21 of 22

22 engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine without being properly licensed or certified to do so. (12/19/14) Brian Keith G'Sullivan, license no. BV008644L, of Doylestown, Bucks County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,500, costs of investigation of $4,000, successfully submit proof of completion of at least 14 total hours of remedial education as approved by the board within ten months from the adoption of the consent agreement, and have non-random audits of his continuing education courses for a period of 24 months after submitting proof of completion of course required in the consent agreement. (12/19/14) Lancaster County Fayez Rouphail Awad, license no. BV004295L, of Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, was suspended indefinitely for a period of no less than 30 days, commencing on October 1, 2014 suspension then stayed in favor of two years probation, ordered to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $10,000 plus the costs of the investigation and complete 6 hours of continuing medical education, based on findings he allowed an unlicensed person in his employment to use his license to treat sick, injured or afflicted animals and knowingly aided, assisted, secured, advised or had in his employment an unlicensed person to practice veterinary medicine. (09/18/14) Return to First Page A complete list of sanctions is available online at ### Page 22 of 22