The state Department of Health took the following disciplinary actions against Pierce County health care providers in December.
According to a news release:
The Nursing Assistant Program charged registered nursing assistant Katie J. Byrd with unprofessional conduct. Allegations against her include sleeping while caring for a patient, smoking marijuana with the patient, driving the patient while under the influence and shoplifting. She also allegedly had the patient pawn jewelry so she could get a tattoo.
The Chemical Dependency Professional Program charged chemical dependency professional Terrance O. Jones with unprofessional conduct. He was convicted of three counts of domestic violence assault, marijuana possession and two counts of violating a no-contact order.
The Nursing Commission placed licensed practical nurse Nancy L. Picou on probation for five years. She allegedly received prescriptions for controlled substances for herself, filled them and gave them to her husband.
For information about health care providers, go to www.doh.wa.gov and click “Provider Credential Search” on the left side of the page. Information also is available by calling 360-236-4700. People who think a health care provider acted unprofessionally are encouraged to call and report their complaint.
Brian Sandford, brian.sandford@thenewstribune.com
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