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In the Matter of the Osteopathic Medical Board of California Investigation Against D.O./Doctor of Osteopathy: A D.O/Osteopathic Physician in private family practice in Ventura County was arrested for misdemeanor Domestic Violence. The District Attorney’s Office declined to file formal criminal charges. The Osteopathic Medical Board of California opened an investigation into the D.O./Osteopathic Physician’s alleged misconduct. The Osteopathic Medical Board of California closed the investigation with no disciplinary action.

In the Matter of the California Board of Pharmacy Accusation Against Pharmacist: A Salinas Pharmacist, practicing for over three decades discipline free, faced a California Board of Pharmacy Accusation. The Pharmacist was accused of Failing to Maintain an Inventory of Dangerous Drugs, Unauthorized Collection of Controlled Substances for Destruction and Failure to Maintain Records for Controlled Substances. The Board of Pharmacy deemed these serious violations. The Pharmacist’s prior employer, for whom the Pharmacist worked at the time of the events leading to the Accusation, was primarily responsible for a large portion of the violations. Prior to a Hearing before the California Office of Administrative Hearings in Oakland, the California Board of Pharmacy entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Pharmacist. The Pharmacist received disciplinary probation with standard terms and conditions of disciplinary probation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Pharmacy Citation Against Pharmacist: The California Board of Pharmacy issued a Citation against an Orange County Pharmacist. The Citation alleged that the Pharmacist provided the wrong medication to a patient, failed to provide a patient consultation upon request and failed to supervise Pharmacy Technicians at the Pharmacy. The employer, a large national retail pharmacy, blamed the Pharmacist for the violations. However, a defense investigation revealed that the Pharmacist did not commit any of the violations alleged in the Citation. The California Board of Pharmacy dismissed the Citation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Pharmacy Investigation Against Pharmacist: A Los Angeles Pharmacist was arrested for Domestic Violence. The District Attorney’s Office and City Attorney’s Office declined to file formal criminal charges. The California Board of Pharmacy opened an investigation into the Pharmacist’s alleged misconduct. The evidence showed that the Pharmacist did not commit any violations and acted in self defense. The California Board of Pharmacy closed the investigation with no disciplinary charges filed.

In the Matter of the California Veterinary Medical Board Accusation Against Veterinarian: The client, a Veterinarian in the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Area, received a disciplinary Accusation from the California Veterinary Medical Board. The Accusation contained nearly two dozen allegations of Gross Negligence and Incompetence in the Practice of Veterinary Medicine and Unprofessional Conduct. The VMB refused settlement with the Veterinarian and sought to revoke the Veterinarian License. The matter proceeded to a Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge at the California Office of Administrative Hearings in Oakland. The Administrative Law Judge noted the weaknesses in the Veterinary Medical Board’s case and the strong evidence in support of the Veterinarian as a competent Veterinarian in an undeserved area. The Administrative Law Judge granted the Veterinarian probation under standard terms and conditions.

In the Matter of the California Veterinary Medical Board Accusation Against Veterinarian: The client, a Bakersfield Veterinarian, was accused of Negligence in the Practice of Veterinary Medicine. The Veterinary Medical Board filed a disciplinary Accusation against the Veterinarian. The instant legal matter made local news in Bakersfield. VMB previously had disciplined the Veterinarian three times prior to the instant Accusation. The allegations stemmed from an incident in which the Veterinarian allegedly performed improper surgical techniques. The Veterinarian entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the California Veterinary Medical Board. The client received probation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Accusation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a Registered Nurse working in Hospice Care in the Los Angeles area, received a California Board of Registered Nursing Accusation. The Registered Nurse had been convicted of misdemeanor Vandalism. As a result of the misdemeanor criminal conviction, the California Board of Registered Nursing filed a disciplinary Accusation against the Registered Nurse. The California Board of Registered Nursing refused to offer a settlement that would allow the Registered Nurse to continue working in Hospice Care. The matter proceeded to a Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge at the California Office of Administrative Hearings in Los Angeles. The Administrative Law Judge dismissed the Accusation due to the lack of a substantial relationship between the Vandalism conviction and the duties, functions and qualifications of a Registered Nurse.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Accusation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a Ventura Registered Nurse, received a California Board of Registered Nursing Accusation. The Registered Nurse was accused of Diverting Narcotics from the hospital where she was employed. The hospital terminated the Registered Nurse from employment. Despite insufficient evidence of the violations, the California Board of Registered Nursing filed several causes for discipline against the Registered Nurse. The California Board of Registered Nursing was unable to prove that the Registered Nurse diverted drugs. As a result of a Request to Dismiss, the California Board of Registered Nursing dismissed the Accusation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Accusation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a Sacramento Registered Nurse, was accused of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at work. The hospital terminated the Registered Nurse from employment. The client also received a misdemeanor Vandalism conviction in Criminal Court ten years prior to the Accusation. The California Board of Registered Nursing was unable to prove that the client possessed substance abuse problems while employed at a hospital. The Registered Nurse entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the California Board of Registered Nursing. The client received a Public Reproval for his misdemeanor Vandalism criminal conviction.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Accusation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a Sacramento Registered Nurse, was accused of Improper Patient Charting and Negligence in the Practice of Nursing. The allegations stemmed from an incident in which the hospital accused the Registered Nurse of failing to monitor a patient, resulting in death. The hospital terminated the Registered Nurse from employment. The evidence showed that the Registered Nurse acted upon a Physician’s Order. The Registered Nurse entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the California Board of Registered Nursing. The client received a Public Reproval.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Nursing Accusation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a San Francisco Bay-Oakland area Registered Nurse, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). The California Board of Registered Nursing filed an Accusation against the Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse underwent a substance abuse evaluation to show that the event was an isolated incident. The client demonstrated extensive rehabilitation and excellent work performance in a high stress area of medicine. The BRN agreed to grant the client the ability to obtain a Public Reproval rather than probation under standard terms and conditions.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Nursing Accusation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a Redding Registered Nurse, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). The California Board of Registered Nursing filed an Accusation against the Registered Nurse. The client previously failed to respond to the Accusation. The California Board of Registered Nursing issued a Default Decision and Order against the client. We filed a Petition for Reconsideration on the client’s behalf to Set Aside the Default Decision and Order. The California Board of Registered Nursing granted the Petition for Reconsideration. The matter proceeded to Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge from the California Office of Administrative Hearings in Sacramento. At Hearing, significant mitigation evidence was submitted. The client demonstrated that he was not a danger to the public as a Registered Nurse. The Administrative Law Judge granted the Registered Nurse probation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Accusation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a San Diego Registered Nurse, was accused of Dangerous Use of a Controlled Substance, Diverting Medicine and Working Under the Influence of Narcotics. The allegations stemmed from an incident in which the hospital accused the Registered Nurse of diverting medication from the workplace and using the diverted medication at work. The hospital terminated the Registered Nurse from employment. Registered Nurse entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the California Board of Registered Nursing. The client received probation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Nursing Accusation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a Los Angeles Registered Nurse, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). The California Board of Registered Nursing filed an Accusation against the Registered Nurse. The Registered Nurse underwent a substance abuse evaluation to show that the event was an isolated incident. The matter proceeded to Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge from the California Office of Administrative Hearings in Los Angeles. At Hearing, additional mitigation evidence was submitted. The Administrative Law Judge granted the Registered Nurse probation with no requirement of random biological fluid testing.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Nursing Accusation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a Ventura Registered Nurse, was accused of failing to follow a Doctor’s Orders, resulting in improper patient care for a home hospice patient. The California Board of Registered Nursing filed an Accusation against the Registered Nurse. The BRN alleged Negligence in the Practice of Nursing and Incompetence in the Practice of Nursing. Evidence in mitigation was presented on behalf of the client. The Registered Nurse entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the California Board of Registered Nursing. The client received probation with standard terms and conditions.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Nursing Accusation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a Riverside County area Registered Nurse, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) with a Blood Alcohol Content exceeding 0.15% and Child Endangerment. BRN alleged an aggravating factor due to the client’s alleged failure to cooperate with the police during the arrest. The California Board of Registered Nursing filed an Accusation against the Registered Nurse. Significant mitigation and rehabilitation evidence was presented on the client’s behalf. The Registered Nurse entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the California Board of Registered Nursing. The client received disciplinary probation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Nursing Accusation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a San Bernardino County area Registered Nurse, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) with a Blood Alcohol Content exceeding 0.20% and Child Endangerment. The California Board of Registered Nursing filed an Accusation against the Registered Nurse. Significant mitigation and rehabilitation evidence was presented on the client’s behalf. The Registered Nurse entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the California Board of Registered Nursing. The client received disciplinary probation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Accusation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a Los Angeles Registered Nurse serving high risk patients with HIV/AIDS, received a California Board of Registered Nursing Accusation. The Registered Nurse was convicted on two occasions of Petty Theft, resulting from shoplifting at a supermarket on two occasions. The California Board of Registered Nursing refused to offer the Registered Nurse a settlement. The matter proceeded to a Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings in Los Angeles. The Registered Nurse presented her evidence of rehabilitation and psychological fitness to continue practicing Registered Nursing. The Administrative Law Judge granted the Registered Nurse three years probation on her license, with standard terms and conditions of disciplinary probation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Nursing Investigation Against Registered Nurse: The client, a Los Angeles Registered Nurse, became involved in a Complaint against another Registered Nurse. The incident stemmed from the other Registered Nurse providing incorrect medication to a patient. At the time of the incident, the client was a Registered Nurse student in training. After an explanation of the events to the California Board of Registered Nursing, the BRN closed the investigation against the client.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Nursing Statement of Issues (License Denial) Against Registered Nurse License Applicant: The client, a San Francisco Bay-Oakland prospective Registered Nurse, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). The conviction occurred five years prior to his application to become a Registered Nurse. The California Board of Registered Nursing filed a Statement of Issues against the prospective Registered Nurse. The California Board of Registered Nursing was convinced that the client was rehabilitated. Furthermore, the client proved that he was not a danger to himself or to the public. The prospective Registered Nurse entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the California Board of Registered Nursing. The client received a Public Reproval.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Nursing Statement of Issues (License Denial) Against Registered Nurse License Applicant: The client, a Los Angeles prospective Registered Nurse, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). The conviction occurred just one year prior to her application to become a Registered Nurse. The California Board of Registered Nursing filed a Statement of Issues against the prospective Registered Nurse. The client provided proof of rehabilitation from her issue with substance abuse. Furthermore, the client proved that she was not a danger to himself or to the public. The prospective Registered Nurse entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the California Board of Registered Nursing. The client received California Board of Registered Nursing probation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Nursing Investigation Against Prospective Registered Nurse Applicant: The Los Angeles area client graduated from Nursing school and submitted an application to become a Registered Nurse. The California Board of Registered Nursing referred the client’s application to the Department of Consumer Affairs Division of Investigation for further review. The client received a misdemeanor Forgery conviction in Criminal Court ten years prior to the application. The California Board of Registered Nursing also received anonymous information that the prospective Registered Nurse possessed substance abuse issues with alcohol. The Department of Consumer Affairs Division of Investigation agreed to recommend that the prospective Registered Nurse’s application be approved. The California Board of Registered Nursing closed the investigation against the prospective Registered Nurse with no disciplinary charges filed.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Nursing Investigation Against Prospective Registered Nurse Applicant: The Los Angeles area client graduated from Nursing school and submitted an application to become a Registered Nurse. The California Board of Registered Nursing initiated a further review of the application due to the client’s criminal history. The client received a Vandalism conviction in Criminal Court over ten years prior to the application. After explaining the circumstances surrounding the conviction and the client’s subsequent rehabilitation, the California Board of Registered Nursing closed the investigation against the prospective Registered Nurse with no disciplinary charges filed.

In the Matter of the California Board of Registered Nursing Petition for Reinstatement Against Previously Revoked Registered Nurse: The client, a former Bakersfield Registered Nurse, previously received a revocation of her Registered Nursing License for for substance abuse and diversion of narcotics. The client underwent significant character rehabilitation. The client first sought a Real Estate License issued from the Department of Real Estate. At a Hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings in Los Angeles, the Administrative Law Judge granted the client a Restricted Real Estate Salesperson License. The client then sought a reinstatement of her Registered Nurse License. At a Hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings in Los Angeles, the Administrative Law Judge reinstated the client’s Registered Nurse License with probationary terms and conditions.

In the Matter of the Dental Board of California Accusation Against Registered Dental Assistant: The client, a Bakersfield Registered Dental Assistant, was convicted of several misdemeanor offenses related to Forging Prescriptions. The client allegedly obtained the prescription pad from his employer, a Dentist. The Dental Board of California filed an Accusation against the client for the criminal conviction and illegally obtaining prescriptions. Prior to a Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge at the California Office of Administrative Hearings in Los Angeles, the Dental Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Dental Board of California. The client received probation.

In the Matter of the Respiratory Care Board of California Accusation Against Respiratory Therapist: The Respiratory Care Board of California filed an Accusation against a San Jose Respiratory Care Practitioner. The Respiratory Therapist had received three misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) convictions and one conviction for misdemeanor Possession of a Controlled Substance. A settlement proposal submitted to the Respiratory Care Board of California provided convincing evidence of the client’s rehabilitation and necessity to continue employment as a Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Care Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Respiratory Therapist. The client received Respiratory Care Board of California probation with no period of suspension.

In the Matter of the Respiratory Care Board of California Accusation Against Respiratory Therapist: The Respiratory Care Board of California filed an Accusation against a Los Angeles Respiratory Care Practitioner. The Respiratory Therapist had received a felony conviction for Possession of a Controlled Substance. A settlement proposal submitted to the Respiratory Care Board of California provided convincing evidence of the client’s rehabilitation and necessity to continue employment as a Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Care Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Respiratory Therapist. The client received Respiratory Care Board of California probation with no period of suspension.

In the Matter of the Respiratory Care Board of California Accusation and Petition to Revoke Against Respiratory Therapist: The Respiratory Care Board of California filed an Accusation against a San Bernardino Respiratory Care Practitioner. The Respiratory Care Practitioner was on Respiratory Care Board of California probation for two Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) convictions. In the instant Accusation and Petition to Revoke Probation, the client was accused of Improperly Supervising Respiratory Care students, Negligence in the Practice of Respiratory Care and Patient Charting Errors. Uncovered evidence showed that the allegations were largely unsubstantiated. However, due to the probationary status of the client, the client opted to enter into a Stipulated Agreement with the Respiratory Care Board of California. The client received an extension of Respiratory Care Board of California probation with no additional terms and conditions of probation.

In the Matter of the Respiratory Care Board of California Accusation Against Respiratory Therapist: The Respiratory Care Board of California filed an Accusation against a Bakersfield Respiratory Care Practitioner. The client was accused of Negligence in the Practice of Respiratory Care and Patient Charting Errors. A settlement proposal submitted to the Respiratory Care Board of California provided convincing evidence of the client’s rehabilitation and necessity to continue employment as a Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Care Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Respiratory Therapist. The client received Respiratory Care Board of California probation with no period of suspension.

In the Matter of the Respiratory Care Board of California Accusation Against Respiratory Therapist: The Respiratory Care Board of California filed an Accusation against a San Bernardino Respiratory Care Practitioner. The client was accused of Negligence in the Practice of Respiratory Care and Patient Charting Errors. The hospital that employed the client alleged that he gave narcotics medication through an IV to a patient. The Respiratory Care Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Respiratory Therapist. The client received Respiratory Care Board of California probation with no period of suspension.

In the Matter of the Respiratory Care Board of California Accusation Against Respiratory Therapist: The Respiratory Care Board of California filed an Accusation against a San Francisco Bay area Respiratory Care Practitioner. The client was previously convicted in Criminal Court of Battery on a Police Officer, but was later allowed to withdraw her guilty plea due to successful completion of Anger Management. Furthermore, the Respiratory Care Board of California alleged Unprofessional Conduct against the Respiratory Therapist due to two alleged, uncharged instances of Child Abuse. The matter proceeded to a Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings in Oakland. The Administrative Law Judge granted the Respiratory Care Practitioner disciplinary probation under standard terms and conditions.

In the Matter of the Physical Therapy Board of California Citation Against Physical Therapist: The client, a Physical Therapist in the San Francisco Bay-Oakland area, received a Citation from the Physical Therapy Board of California. The Citation alleged Negligence in the Practice of Physical Therapy and Exceeding the Scope of the License in the Treatment of a Patient. The allegations arose from another Physical Therapist’s patient who reported burns received from treatment. The client applied emergency wound care to the patient. A Request to Dismiss was authored that included an extensive review of the law and application of the facts to the appropriate law. This information resulted in the dismissal of the Citation by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

In the Matter of the Physical Therapy Board of California Accusation Against Physical Therapist: The Physical Therapy Board of California filed an Accusation against a San Francisco Bay-Oakland area Physical Therapist. The Accusation alleged Negligence in the Practice of Physical Therapy, Theft and Unprofessional Conduct. The Physical Therapist allegedly submitted fraudulent billing invoices to her employer, which in turn billed insurance companies. A settlement proposal presented to the Physical Therapy Board of California showed that at the time of the misconduct, the client experienced numerous personal and family issues. The Physical Therapy Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Physical Therapist. The client received Physical Therapy Board of California probation.

In the Matter of the Physical Therapy Board of California Accusation Against Physical Therapist: The Physical Therapy Board of California filed an Accusation against a Riverside Physical Therapist. The Accusation alleged Aiding and Abetting the Unlicensed Practice of Physical Therapy, Improper Supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides, Negligence in the Practice of Physical Therapy, Patient Charting Violations and Unprofessional Conduct. The Physical Therapist lost control of her practice. Too many patients, understaffing, poorly trained staff and a lack of business knowledge resulted in the allegations. A settlement proposal presented to the Physical Therapy Board of California showed that at the time of the misconduct, the client lacked experience in private business. These issues were the primary contributor to the allegations. The Physical Therapy Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Physical Therapist. The client received Physical Therapy Board of California probation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Psychology Accusation Against Psychologist: The Los Angeles Psychological Assistant, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). The DUI stemmed from a traffic collision caused by a high Blood Alcohol Content. The California Board of Psychology sought to discipline the Psychological Assistant. A review of the evidence showed that the client committed an isolated incident. There was no evidence to suggest that the Psychological Assistant possessed a substance abuse issue. The client did not present a danger to herself or the public. The Psychological Assistant entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the California Board of Psychology. The Psychological Assistant was placed on a period of disciplinary probation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Psychology Investigation Against Psychologist: The Los Angeles Psychologist, the director of a large treatment center, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). The California Board of Psychology opened an investigation into the Psychologist. A review of the evidence showed that the client committed an isolated incident. There was no evidence to suggest that the Psychologist possessed a substance abuse issue. The client did not present a danger to himself or the public. The California Board of Psychology closed the investigation with no disciplinary charges filed.

In the Matter of the California Board of Psychology Statement of Issues (License Denial) Against Psychologist License Applicant: The client, a San Francisco Bay-Oakland Doctorate of Psychology, received two Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) convictions. These convictions both occurred while the client was in graduate school. The matter proceeded to Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge from the California Office of Administrative Hearings in Oakland. At Hearing, the client submitted evidence of character rehabilitation, substance abuse rehabilitation and positive future prospects. The client demonstrated that she was not a danger to the public as a Psychologist. The Administrative Law Judge granted the prospective Psychologist a license with probationary conditions.

In the Matter of the California Board of Optometry Accusation Against Optometrist: The Los Angeles Optometrist,was convicted of Wet Reckless. Initially, the Optometrist was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol,due to an alleged  Blood Alcohol Content of 0.31%. The Board of Optometry refused to provide an acceptable Stipulated Agreement (settlement). The matter proceeded to a Hearing before the California Office of Administrative Hearings in Los Angeles. The Optometrist presented significant mitigation evidence on his behalf. The Administrative Law Judge issued a Proposed Decision granting the Optometrist a two year term of disciplinary probation with no conditions or substance abuse or supervision.

In the Matter of the California Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians Investigation Against Licensed Vocational Nurse: A Licensed Vocational Nurse in Los Angeles County was arrested for misdemeanor Domestic Violence. The District Attorney’s Office declined to file formal criminal charges. The BVNPT opened an investigation into the LVN’s alleged misconduct. The BVNPT closed the investigation with no disciplinary action.

In the Matter of the California Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians Petition to Revoke Probation Against Licensed Vocational Nurse: A Licensed Vocational Nurse in San Bernardino County received a Petition to Revoke Probation. The client had experienced a serious medical ailment that prevented him from working and complying with the terms and conditions of an earlier disciplinary action. The matter proceeded to Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings in Los Angeles. The Administrative Law Judge issued a Proposed Decision finding that the client did not willfully violate BVNPT probation. The client was reinstated to BVNPT probation under the same terms and conditions.

In the Matter of the California Board of Occupational Therapy Accusation Against Occupational Therapist: The client, a Los Angeles Occupational Therapist, was convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). The California Board of Occupational Therapy filed an Accusation against the Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist could not accept a probationary disciplinary result requiring supervision and monitoring. The matter proceeded to Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge from the California Office of Administrative Hearings in Los Angeles. At Hearing, significant mitigation evidence was submitted. The client demonstrated that she was not a danger to the public as an Occupational Therapist. The Administrative Law Judge granted the Occupational Therapist probation with no supervision or monitoring requirements.

In the Matter of the California Board of Occupational Therapy Investigation Against Occupational Therapist: An Occupational Therapist in Orange County was arrested for misdemeanor Domestic Violence. The District Attorney’s Office rejected filing formal criminal charges against the Occupational Therapist. The California Board of Occupational Therapy commenced an investigation into the client’s alleged misconduct. The California Board of Occupational Therapy closed the investigation with no disciplinary action.

In the Matter of the Physical Therapy Board of California Accusation Against Physical Therapy Assistant: The Physical Therapy Board of California filed an Accusation against a Riverside Physical Therapy Assistant. The Accusation alleged Negligence in the Practice of Physical Therapy, Unlicensed Practice of Physical Therapy and Unprofessional Conduct. The client took over the practice of a Physical Therapist who had lost control of her business. The client acted as a Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy clinic owner. The Physical Therapy Board of California entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Physical Therapist. The client received Physical Therapy Board of California probation.

In the Matter of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Accusation Against Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): The California Board of Behavioral Sciences filed an Accusation against a Humboldt County LCSW. The Accusation alleged Unprofessional Conduct, Unlawful Use of Alcohol and a Criminal Conviction substantially related to the duties, functions and qualifications of an LCSW. The allegations stemmed from the client’s criminal conviction for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). A substantial mitigation brief was presented to the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences entered into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a below disciplinary guideline probation order.

In the Matter of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Statement of Issues (License Denial) Against Marriage and Family Therapist Intern Registration Applicant: The client, a Los Angeles prospective Marriage and Family Therapist Intern applicant, was convicted of three misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) offenses and one misdemeanor Driving on a Suspended License offense. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences refused to enter into a Stipulated Agreement (settlement) with the prospective MFT Intern applicant. The matter proceeded to Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge from the California Office of Administrative Hearings in Los Angeles. At Hearing, the client submitted evidence of character rehabilitation, substance abuse rehabilitation and positive future prospects. The client demonstrated that she was not a danger to the public as an MFT Intern. The Administrative Law Judge granted the prospective Marriage and Family Therapist Intern a registration with probationary conditions.

In the Matter of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Investigation Against Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): The client, a Los Angeles based Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or LCSW, was accused of Unprofessional Conduct and Gross Negligence. The allegations stemmed from allegations that the client provided improper treatment to a patient while maintaining a personal relationship with the patient. Additional facts that were previously unknown to the Board were presented to the Board. The client received a Warning Letter rather than a formal disciplinary action.