A Copy of relevant Oregon Revised Statutes, Administrative Rules, and the public documents for the cases listed below are available upon request from the Board office.
3/5/13
Laraway, Lesley A. Non-Licensee
Outcome: Final Order by Default: $3,000 Civil Penalty
Violation: A Final Order by Default was issued on March 5, 2013, imposing a civil penalty of $3,000. Laraway practiced as an SLP without a valid license for approximately two years, in violation of ORS 681.250(2). Sometime between April 2010 and June 2010, Laraway submitted an application for SLP licensure that was incomplete, in violation of ORS 681.270(2), ORS 681.325(5), and OAR 335-060-0020(1), and failed to follow up on the status of her application, in violation of OAR 335-060-0020(2).
3/5/13
Wampler, Lori A. Speech-Language Pathologist # 13322
Outcome: Final Order by Default: $250 Civil Penalty
Violation: A Final Order by Default was issued on March 5, 2013, imposing a civil penalty of $250. Licensee failed to apply for renewal of her license on a timely basis, in violation of ORS 681.320(1) and OAR 335-060-0030. Licensee provided direct client services as a speech-language pathologist for four days and represented herself as an SLP in Oregon without a valid license for seven days. Practicing or purporting to be an SLP without a license is a violation of ORS 681.250(2), and representing oneself as an SLP without holding a valid license is also a violation of OAR 335-005-0025(1). Licensee failed to notify Board of her current contact information, in violation of OAR 335-005-0020(8).
1/15/13
Nugent, Carol L. Speech-Language Pathologist # 10271
Outcome: Consent Order: Probation
Violation: A Consent Order was issued 1/15/13, placing Licensee on probation until December 31, 2013, for violations of OAR 335-005-0015(2)--Licensees must perform all services competently; OAR 335-005-0015(16)--Individuals shall maintain clinical records as required by the Board's rules; OAR 335-010-0070(2), (3) and (5)--Records must contain accurate, complete, and legible detailed documentation of assessments and interventions; and OAR 335-005-0015(3)--Licensees must use all appropriate resources in providing care, including referral when appropriate. Licensee can request to lift the probation after satisfactorily completing requirements specified for dysphagia coursework and peer mentor observation and review of licensee’s assessment and treatment of eight dysphagia patients.
10/5/12
McCray, Dana T. Audiologist # 22004
Outcome: Final Order by Default: $500 Civil Penalty
Violation: A Final Order by Default was issued on October 5, 2012, imposing a civil penalty of $500. Licensee failed to apply for renewal of her license on a timely basis, in violation of ORS 681.320(1) and OAR 335-060-0030. Licensee worked as an “audiologist on-call” and represented herself as an audiologist in Oregon without a valid license from January 31, 2012 until April 2012, when her license was reactivated. Practicing or purporting to be an audiologist without a license is a violation of ORS 681.250(2), and representing oneself as an audiologist without holding a valid license is also a violation of OAR 335-005-0025(1).
10/5/12
Grant, Molly E. Speech-Language Pathologist # 12018
Outcome: Final Order by Default: $200 Civil Penalty
Violation: A Final Order by Default was issued on October 5, 2012, imposing a civil penalty of $200. Licensee failed to apply for renewal of her license on a timely basis, in violation of ORS 681.320(1) and OAR 335-060-0030. Licensee worked as a speech-language pathologist and represented herself as an SLP in Oregon without a valid license for two days. Practicing or purporting to be an SLP without a license is a violation of ORS 681.250(2), and representing oneself as an SLP without holding a valid license is also a violation of OAR 335-005-0025(1).
4/18/12
Zeller, Linsey Speech-Language Pathologist # 13571
Outcome: Consent Order: Reprimand and $800 Civil Penalty
Violation: A Consent Order was issued 4/27/12, imposing a reprimand and civil penalty of $800 on Licensee. Zeller practiced without a conditional license from July 6, 2010 until the completion of her Clinical Fellowship on or about April 6, 2011. The Board received her application for conditional licensure on August 30, 2010. The application was incomplete and the license was not issued. After completing her Fellowship, Zeller did not submit an application for regular SLP licensure, and began providing SLP professional services independently and representing herself as a speech-language pathologist. She applied for and received her regular SLP license on November 7, 2011.This conduct violated ORS 681.270(2) (failure to make application in a manner prescribed by the Board); OAR 335-080-0010(c) (conditional license application shall include the education and training of the conditional licensee); ORS 681.325 (conditional license permits an individual to practice speech-language pathology while completing the Board’s licensing requirements); OAR 335-060-0020(2) (applicant required to follow up on the status of application); ORS 681.250(2) (no person shall practice speech-language pathology without a license); ORS 681.270 (person desiring to obtain a license from the Board shall make application to the Board); and OAR 335-005-0025(1) (individuals shall not misrepresent their credentials, competence, education, training, or experience).
12/14/11
Strayer, Jacquelyn S. Speech-Language Pathology Assistant # A0028
Outcome: Final Order by Default: Reprimand and Probation
Violation: A Final Order was issued December 14, 2011, issuing a reprimand and placing Licensee on probation until August 1, 2012, provided Licensee meets specific requirements to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to supervision of speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs). Licensee did not ensure that her supervision by an SLP was documented on logs that contained all required information, and logs submitted contained information that was conflicting, duplicative, and confusing, in violation of ORS 681.370 and OAR 335-010-0070(3)(a). Licensee recorded an incorrect date of service on a Medicaid billing record, in violation of ORS 681.370 and OAR 335-010-0070(1). Licensee failed to record all dates upon which direct and indirect supervision took place and obtain her supervisor’s initials on each entry; Licensee did not sign the clinical logs for every month, and Licensee did not ensure that her SLP supervisor signed the logs each month. This conduct is a violation of ORS 681.370 and OAR 335-095-0050(4).
12/5/11
O’Loughlin, Dennis Audiologist #22387
Outcome: Probation Lifted
Violation: A Consent Order was issued on March 10, 2010, limiting licensee's practice of audiology. Licensee completed academic training and clinical observations as agreed in the Consent Order, and the Board lifted his license limitation on 1/26/11. Probation was lifted 12/5/11, with the condition that in the event licensee performs ABR evaluations on pediatric patients, he will submit the first 10 cases for peer review and forward those reviews to the Board.
11/14/11
Moore, Carol Ann Applicant for Certification as Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Outcome: Consent Order: Application Denied
Violation: A Consent Order was issued November 14, 2011, denying Moore’s application, and outlining conditions under which she may reapply on or after January 1, 2012. Applicant failed to disclose her full history of arrests and convictions, which constitutes unprofessional conduct and is a violation of OAR 335-005-010(2)(b) and OAR 335-005-010(2)(c).
11/7/11
Hanson, Christine E. Speech-Language Pathologist #10915
Outcome: Final Order by Default: Reprimand and Probation
Violation: A Final Order was issued November 7, 2011, imposing a reprimand and placing Licensee on probation until August 1, 2012, provided Licensee meets specific requirements to demonstrate knowledge and skills in supervision of speech-language pathology assistant (SLPAs). Licensee documented SLPA supervision on clinical logs that omitted certain required information and contained information that was conflicting, duplicative, and confusing, in violation of ORS 681.370 and OAR 335-010-0070(3)(a). Licensee recorded an incorrect date of service on a Medicaid billing record, in violation of ORS 681.370 and OAR 335-010-0070(1). Licensee failed to record and initial all dates upon which direct and indirect supervision took place, Licensee did not sign the clinical logs for every month, and Licensee did not ensure that her SLPA supervisee signed the logs each month. This conduct is a violation of ORS 681.370 and OAR 335-095-0050(4).
10/31/11
Lambson, Rebecca Speech-Language Pathologist # 13140
Outcome: Final Order by Default: Reprimand and $500 Civil Penalty
Violation: A Final Order by Default was issued on October 31, 2011, imposing a reprimand and civil penalty of $500. Licensee renewed as inactive in January 2010. Licensee worked as an SLP in Oregon with an inactive license from September 2010 until May 2011, when she requested to reactivate her license. Practice of speech-language pathology without a valid license is in violation of ORS 681.250(2).
10/17/11
O’Connor, Lisa C. Non-Licensee
Outcome: Final Order by Default: $500 Civil Penalty
Violation: A Final Order was issued October 17, 2011, imposing a civil penalty of $500 for practicing speech-language pathology in Oregon without a valid Oregon license, in violation of ORS 681.250(2). On or about August 2, 2010, Ms. O’Connor performed an independent speech evaluation for a child in Portland, Oregon. She documented this evaluation with a Speech Evaluation Report that she signed on September 3, 2010 and provided to the child’s family. Ms. O’Connor, a speech-language pathologist licensed in California, does not currently hold, nor has she ever held an Oregon license.
1/26/11
O’Loughlin, Dennis Audiologist #22387
Outcome: License Limitation Lifted; Licensee on Probation
Violation: A Consent Order was issued on March 10, 2010, limiting licensee's practice of audiology. Licensee has completed academic training and clinical observations as agreed in the Consent Order, and the Board lifted his license limitation on 1/26/11. Licensee may now perform audiologic testing and auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing on any individuals regardless of age. Licensee remains on probation until case reviews of his pediatric care and ABR testing are completed and approved by the Board, as specified in the Order.
1/14/11
Martin, Marissa E. Speech-Language Pathology Assistant # A0244
Outcome: Consent Order: $500 Civil Penalty
Violation: A Consent Order was issued on January 14, 2011, imposing a civil penalty of $500. Licensee failed to renew her speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) certificate on or before its expiration on January 30, 2010, in violation of ORS 681.360(3) and OAR 335-060-0030. Licensee continued to work as an SLPA in Oregon without a valid license from January 31, 2010 to March 5, 2010, in violation of ORS 681.360(1). Licensee failed to inform Board of changes in her home and/or work addresses and telephone numbers within 30 days, in violation of OAR 335-005-0020(8).
10/20/2010
Gray, Denise D. Speech-Language Pathologist #13111
Outcome: Final Order by Default Revoking License
Violation: Licensee failed to perform essential job functions as a school based speech-language pathologist and failed to comply with local district and ESD rules and policies during her employment with the SOESD in violation of OAR 335-005-0015(1) and (2). Licensee failed to maintain complete documentation of the clinical services she provided for students and patients in violation of OAR 335-005-0015(16), OAR 335-010-0060 and OAR 335-010-0070. Licensee failed to provide all services competently in the treatment of her assigned patients with dysphagia in violation of OAR 335-005-0015(2). Licensee provided dysphagia services without the appropriate training, experience and competence in violation of OAR 335-005-0015(1).
10/13/2010
Clifton, Karen C. Speech-Language Pathologist #12102
Outcome: Final Order by Default: Reprimand and $500 Civil Penalty
Violation: Licensee practiced speech-language pathology without a valid license for approximately one month, in violation of ORS 681.360(1). Licensee submitted her license renewal late in three instances, in violation of ORS 681.320(1) and OAR 335-060-0030. Licensee failed to complete required professional development, in violation of ORS 681.320(1) and OAR 335-060-0030, and to submit a timely professional development audit response to the Board, in violation of OAR 335-070-0050. Licensee failed to submit address changes to the Board within 30 days, in violation of OAR 335-005-0020(8).
7/2/2010
Gray, Denise D. Speech-Language Pathologist #13111
Outcome: Order of Emergency Suspension issued July 2, 2010
Violation: Board determined that licensee was not providing services to adult patients, specifically those with dysphagia, with due competence as required by OAR 335-005-0015(2): Individuals shall provide all services competently; OAR 335-005-0015(16): Individuals shall maintain clinical records as required by the Board’s rules to ensure the provision of competent and appropriate care for persons served; and OAR 335-005-0020(1): Individuals shall engage in only those aspects of the professions that are within the scope of their competence, considering their level of education, training and experience.
3/10/10
O’Loughlin, Dennis Audiologist #22387
Outcome: Consent Order for Voluntary Limitation
Violation: OAR335-005-0015(2): Individuals shall provide all services competently. A Consent Order was issued on March 10, 2010, limiting licensee's practice of audiology. Licensee shall not perform audiologic testing of any type on any individual at or under the age of twelve months, and shall not conduct auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing on any individuals regardless of age. Licensee may apply to have the limitation lifted after he meets certain conditions specified in the Consent Order.
3/4/10
Moore, Patty L. Speech-Language Pathology Assistant # A0075
Outcome: Emergency Suspension issued August 19, 2009; Final Order Revoking Certificate issued March 4, 2010
Violation: Certificate Holder verbally abused a student, which is unprofessional conduct in violation of OAR 335-005-0010(2)(i). Certificate Holder's abuse of alcohol and controlled substances adversely affected her practice, which violates OAR 335-005-0015(13). Certificate Holder misrepresented her criminal history on her September 2003 SLPA license application and her 2007 renewal, in violation of ORS 681.350(1)(a) and OAR 335-005-0010(2)(b) and (c). These violations are grounds for revocation under ORS 681.350(1)(b) and (c).
12/15/08
Martin, Larry Audiologist #20896
Outcome: Consent Order for Voluntary Limitation
Violation: OAR335-005-0015(2): Individuals shall provide all services competently.
Clarification: An Order of Emergency Suspension was entered on November 10, 2008, pursuant to ORS 183.430(2) and ORS681.350, specifically for a violation of OAR335-005-0015(2): Individuals shall provide all services competently. A Consent Order was approved by the Board on December 8, 2008, limiting licensee's practice of audiology to patients aged 6 and over. Licensee may apply to have the limitation lifted after 9/15/2009 if he meets certain conditions specified in the Consent Order.
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