ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Professional Practitioners
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES
Ntchana, Armand, A.P.R.N./ Lic. #: 005699/E.HTFD
Petition No.2018-633
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – October 16, 2019
- Reprimand; one year probation; coursework in advanced level nursing scope of practice; quarterly monitoring reports.
BARBERS, COSMETICIANS, and HAIRDRESSERS
DiMella, Dianna R., H.C. / Lic. #: 060989/Ledyard
Petition No.2019-1134/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Reinstatement Consent Order – November 06, 2019
- $250.00 civil penalty; reprimand.
McCracken, Amanda C., H.C. / Lic. #: 062268/Torrington
Petition No.2019-1167/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Reinstatement Consent Order – December 12, 2019
- $400.00 civil penalty; reprimand.
ATHLETIC TRAINERS
McCarthy, Shawn P., A.T. / Lic. #: 000401/E.HTFD
Petition No.2019-1225/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Reinstatement Consent Order – December 26, 2019
-$3,280.00 civil penalty; reprimand.
CHIROPRACTORS
Giammatteo, Thomas A., Chiropractor/ Lic. #: 001019/West Hartford
Petition No.2018-286 & 2017-1097/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – November 21, 2019
- Reprimand; $10,000.00 civil penalty; 18 months’ probation; coursework in professional ethics, professional boundaries, informed consent and documentation standards; supervisory reports.
DENTISTS
Cohen, Scott D., D.D.S. / Lic. #: 009840/Trumbull
Petition No.2019-1208/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Interim Consent Order – November 14, 2019
Licensed suspended until such petition is resolved.
Taran, Yelena, D.D.S. / Lic. #: 009326/Trumbull
Petition No.2017-1403/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – November, 13, 2019
- Reprimand; $5,000.00 civil penalty.
EMBALMERS/FUNERAL HOMES
Della Vecchia Funeral Home/ Lic. #: 0171/Southington
Petition No.2017-1153/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – December 05, 2019
- Reprimand.
Della Vecchia, David, Funeral Director/ Lic. #: 005489/Southington
Petition No.2017-1064/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – December 05, 2019
- Reprimand; $2,500.00 civil penalty; one-year probation; monitor with quarterly reports; coursework in ethics.
Lasher, Peter H., Emb/ Lic. #: 002868
Petition No.2017- 502/ Licensure in other states: N.Y.Voluntary Surrender – October 24, 2019
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
O’Rourke, Ginger A., E.M.T. / Lic. #: 006335/New Milford
Petition No.2018-41/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Reinstatement Consent Order – December 16, 2019
- 3 years’ probation; random urine screens; therapy; employer reports.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Heath, Edward H., / Lic. #: Subsurface Sewage Installer
Petition No.2018-8 & 2018-10
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Memorandum of Decision - October 8, 2019
- Cease and Desist.
Connecticut Lead Paint Solutions LLC, ENV/ Lic. #: 002124/Glastonbury
Petition No.2018-17
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – October 10, 2019
- Reprimand; $1,000.00 civil penalty.
Pero, James, Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Installer
Lic. #: 005046/Madison
Petition No.2019-22/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Memorandum of Decision – December 17, 2019
- Reprimand; $3,500.00 civil penalty; suspended for 3 months beginning 1/15/2020 through 3/14/2020; one- year probation beginning January 15, 2020.
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS
Caldwell Elijah, L.C.S.W. / Lic. #: 008201/Waterbury
Petition No.2019-783
Licensure in other states: FL
Reinstatement Consent Order – October 07, 2019
- Reprimand; 2 years’ probation; $5,000.00 civil penalty; supervisory reports; coursework in professional Ethics and CPT coding.
McGeachie, Carleen C., L.C.S.W. / Lic. #: 009391/New Haven
Petition No.2018-1140
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Memorandum of Decision – October 11, 2019
- Revocation.
Mills, Colleen M., L.C.S.W. / Lic. #: 005475/Middletown
Petition No.2019-840/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – December 12, 2019
- 4 years’ probation; random urine screens; therapy; employer reports; no solo practice; support group meetings.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES
Cottrill, Renee, L.P.N. / Lic. #: 039663/Portland
Petition No.2019-896
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Summary Suspension Order – October 16, 2019
-Suspended-pending further action
Fish, Doreen A., L.P.N. / Lic. #: 024746/Willington
Petition No.2019-1142
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Reinstatement Consent Order – October 29, 2019
-Reprimand; $420.00 civil penalty.
Eccles, Melissa A., L.P.N. / Lic. #: 036587/Norwich
Petition No.2018-123
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Summary Suspension Order – October 16, 2019
-Suspended-pending further action
Brown, Dionne M., L.P.N. / Lic. #: 034017/Bristol
Petition No.2016-519/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Memorandum of Decision – November 20, 2019
- Revocation.
Defusco, Christine A., L.P.N. / Lic. #: 025220/Rocky Hill
Petition No.2019-85/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Memorandum of Decision - November 20, 2019
- Revocation.
Mahner, Christina L., L.P.N. / Lic. #: 038141/Terryville
Petition No.2019-452/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Memorandum of Decision - November 20, 2019
- Denial of request for reinstatement.
Martins, Katieann, L.P.N. / Lic. #: 038439/Naugatuck
Petition No.2018-936/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Memorandum of Decision – November 20, 2019
- Revocation.
Riley, Cynthia, L.P.N. / Lic. #: 040307/Plainfield
Petition No.2019-1131/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Summary Suspension Order – November 20, 2019
-Suspended-pending further action
Ambrose, Denise O., L.P.N./ Lic. #: 036078/Southington
Petition No.2019-751/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Summary Suspension Order – December 18, 2019
-Suspended-pending further action
Brice, Kristin A., L.P.N. / Lic. #: 038597/Fairfield
Petition No.2019-1170/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Reinstatement Consent Order – December 18, 2019
- 14 months’ probation; one year restriction for narcotic keys; random urine screens; therapy & counseling; support group meetings; employer reports; no solo practice.
Sutton, Kaitlyn R., L.P.N. / Lic. #: 038806/Waterbury
Petition No.2019-769/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Summary Suspension Order – December 18, 2019
-Suspended-pending further action
MASTER SOCIAL WORKERS
O’Neil, Colleen P., M.S.W. / Lic. #: 001185/Westport
Petition No.2018-226
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Voluntary Agreement not to Renew/Reinstate – October 10, 2019
-license as an MSW will expire on January 31, 2020.
OPTICIANS
Eyeglasses.Com, OSP/ Lic. #: 001749/W.HTFD
Petition No.2019-369/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Cease and Desist Consent Order – December 09, 2019
PHYSICIANS
Redmond, Donald E., M.D. / Lic. #: 016997/Hamden
Petition No.2019-892
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Voluntary Surrender – October 08, 2019
Ahuja, Ajay S., M.D. / Lic. #: 025539/Stamford
Petition No.2017-524/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Voluntary Surrender – October 4, 2019
Gallo, Cornelia, M.D. / Lic. #: 034522/Westport
Petition No.2018-1213/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – November 19, 2019
- Reprimand; $10,000.00 civil penalty; 1 year probation; practice supervision with chart review reports; coursework in documentation, laboratory testing pertinent to prescriptions, and communications with patients who have limited communication skills and with guardians and case managers.
Kirwan, Laurence A., M.D. / Lic. #: 027865/Stamford
Petition No.2017-497/Licensure in other states: FL, NY, CA
Consent Order – November 19, 2019
- Reprimand; $12,500.00 civil penalty.
Keeton, Kara G., M.D. / Lic. #: 044552/Manchester
Petition No.2018-440/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Voluntary Surrender – December 05, 2019
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
Cardillo, Kenneth, Ph.D/ Unlicensed
Petition No.2019-191/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Cease and Desist Consent Order – December 09, 2019
-Respondent shall cease and desist in the practice of psychology or any other practice requiring licensure without first obtaining the appropriate license.
REGISTERED NURSES
Basile, Mary F., R.N. / Lic. #: E48063/Branford
Petition No.2019-1138
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Reinstatement Consent Order – October 25, 2019
- Reprimand; $660.00 civil penalty.
Claffey, Amanda L., R.N. / Lic. #: 108284/Newington
Petition No.2019-102
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – October 16, 2019
- 4 years’ probation; one-year narcotic key restriction; random urine screens; therapy and counseling; work restrictions; support group meetings; employer reports.
Fryer, Patricia, R.N. / Lic. #: 079638/New Haven
Petition No.2019-760
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – October 16, 2019
- 4 years’ probation; random urine screens; therapy; employer reports; support group meetings; work restrictions.
Loomis, Tina M., R.N. / Lic. #: E30784/Middletown
Petition No.2019-1061
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Reinstatement Consent Order – October 07, 2019
- Reprimand; $660.00 civil penalty.
Lovejoy, Kathryn C., R.N. / Lic. #: 079570/New Haven
Petition No.2019-272
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – October 16, 2019
- 4 years’ probation; random urine screens; therapy and counseling; support group meetings; employer reports; work restrictions.
Mancini, Concetta M., R.N. / Lic. #: 071967/Thomaston
Petition No.2019-1109
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Summary Suspension Order – October 16, 2019
-Suspended-pending further action
Archer, Mary E., R.N. / Lic. #: E54797/Westbrook
Petition No.2019-274/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – November 20, 2019
- 4 years’ probation; random urine screens; therapy and counseling; employer reports; support group meetings; one-year narcotic key restriction.
Francis, Karina C., R.N. / Lic. #: 084101/Colchester
Petition No.2019-845/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – November 20, 2019
- 6 months’ suspension, concurrent with 4 years’ probation; random urine screens; therapy and counseling; employer reports; no solo practice; no access to narcotics for the first year after returning to work; support group meetings.
Kulas, Kyra E., R.N. / Lic. #: 119501/Berlin
Petition No.2019-940/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Interim Consent Order – November 22, 2019
Licensed suspended until such time as the petition is resolved.
Mancini, Concetta M., R.N. / Lic. #: 071967/Hartford
Petition No.2019-412/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Memorandum of Decision – November 20, 2019
- Shall remain on probation under the terms and conditions of Reinstatement Consent Order as in petition #2017-365.
Salupen, Lori K., R.N. / Lic. #: 077543/Bristol
Petition No.2018-1175/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Memorandum of Decision – November 20, 2019
- an additional 6 months’ probation from the date of 6/15/2016 Memorandum of Decision; random urine screens; therapy reports; employer reports; no solo practice; no access to controlled substances for the first year after returning to work.
Schad, Jennifer E., R.N. / Lic. #: 068155/Middletown
Petition No.2019-924/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Interim Consent Order – November 22, 2019
License suspended until such time as the petition is resolved.
Tate, Robert T., R.N. / Lic. #: 147803/Lisbon
Petition No.2019-669/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Interim Consent Order – November 14, 2019
License suspended until such time as the petition is resolved.
Vivenzio, Lisa B., R.N. / Lic. #: R40978/Vernon
Petition No.2018-966/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Consent Order – November 20, 2019
- 4 years’ probation; random urine screens; therapy; employer reports; no access to controlled susbstances for the first year after returning to work as a nurse.
Vogh, Alina R., R.N. / Lic. #: 155373/
Petition No.2019-716/
Licensure in other states: GA, MN, NV, SD, TX, CA, DC, IO, MN, OK, VT, WY
Voluntary Surrender - November 22, 2019
Odom, Melissa J., R.N. / Lic. #: 073594/Windsor
Petition No.2019-952/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Voluntary Surrender – December 18, 2019
Privee, Patrica A., R.N. / Lic. #: 074726/Middletown
Petition No.2017-585/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Voluntary Surrender – November 14, 2019
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Avila, Yaneli, S.L.P. / Lic. #: 004241/Stamford
Petition No.2019-1187/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Reinstatement Consent Order – November 06, 2019
- Reprimand; $2,460.00 civil penalty.
TATTOO TECHNICIANS
Jolly, Christopher K., Tat. Tech / Lic. #: 000502/Vernon
Petition No.2019-1075/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Reinstatement Consent Order – November 13, 2019
- Reprimand.
Mosher, Peter, Tat. Tech / Lic. #: 0000126/Gales Ferry
Petition No.2019-694/Licensure in other states: Unknown
Reinstatement Consent Order – November 14, 2019
- Reprimand; $800.00 civil penalty.
Completion of Disciplinary Terms
Campos, Helar E., M.D., /Lic. #: 040341/Norwich
Petition No.2014-609 & 2015-1409
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – October 03, 2019
DeRienzo, Thomas L, D.M.D. /Lic. #: 007271/Plantsville
Petition No.2015-982
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – October 01, 2019
Hulton, Amy C., R.N. /Lic. #: 072431/West Haven
Petition No.2015-246
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – October 07, 2019
Disanto, Cristina M., R.N. /Lic. #: 082765/Stratford
Petition No.2016-1547
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – October 08, 2019
Mancini, John E., P.C. /Lic. #: 002244/West Hartford
Petition No.2017-1431
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – October 23, 2019
Vance, Lisa, Paramedic/Lic. #: 001282/Prospect
Petition No.2018-36
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – October 22, 2019
Cyr, Renee M., R.N. /Lic. #: 083538/Oakville
Petition No.2018-347
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – October 25, 2019
Major, Judith B., M.D./Lic. #: 034862/Shelton
Petition No.2018-150
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – October 25, 2019
Beach, Nicole, M.,. O.T. /Lic. #: 003649/Branford
Petition No.2018-181
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – October 25, 2019
Santo, Nicole L., L.P.N./Lic. #: 031733/Waterbury
Petition No.2016-1340
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – October 29, 2019
Mordasky, David M., VET. /Lic. #: 001335/Stafford Petition No.2018-984
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – November 19, 2019
Zaretzky, Joel S., M.D. /Lic. #: 019620/Ansonia
Petition No.2017-316
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – November 04, 2019
Delvecchio, Richard M., D.M.D. /Lic. #: 010081/Ledyard
Petition No.2016-1122/ Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed Probation – December 03, 2019
Completion of Suspension
Forlenza-Bailey, John, L.A.D.C. /Lic. #: 000353/W.Htfd
Petition No.2017-285
Licensure in other states: Unknown
Completed suspension – October 01, 2019
Health Care Institutions
ADVERSE LICENSURE ACTIONS
NURSING HOMES
CIVIL FINES
Grove Manor Nursing Home
145 Grove Street
Waterbury, CT 06710
- Class B Civil Fine, $3,060.00 – October 9, 2019
- Related to nursing staff and services
Water’s Edge Center for Health & Rehabilitation
111 Church Street
Middletown, CT 06457
- Class B Civil Fine, $6,960.00 – September 12, 2019
- Related to patient accident/incident
Montowese Health & Rehabilitation Center
163 Quinnipiac Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
- Class B Civil Fine, $1,320.00 – September 19, 2019
- Related to nursing staff and services
Chelsea Place Care Center
25 Lorraine Street
Hartford, CT 06105
Class B Civil Fine, $1,500.00 – March 8, 2018
- Related to nursing staff and services
Bridgeport Health Care Center
600 Bond Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610
- Class B Civil Fine, $1.00 – November 8, 2019
- Related nursing staff and services
Elim Park Baptist Home
140 Cook Hill Road
Cheshire, CT 06410
- Class B Civil Fine, $6,120.00 – November 5, 2019
- Related to nursing staff and services
Harrington Court
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59Harrington Court
Colchester, CT 06415
- Class B Civil Fine, $2,160.00 – October 8, 2019
- Related to nursing staff and services
Orchard Grove Specialty Care Center
5 Richard Brown Drive
Uncasville, CT 06382
- Class B Civil Fine, $7,800.00 – 7/9/2019
- Related to patient accident/incident
Apple Rehab West Haven
308 Savin Avenue
West Haven, CT 06516
- Class B Civil Fine, $7,440.00 – 6/12/19
- Related to nursing staff and services
Laurel Ridge Health Care Center
642 Danbury Road
Ridgefield, CT 06877
- Class B Civil Fine, $6,960.00 – 11/14/19
- Related to nursing staff and services
Whitney Center
200 Leeder Hill Road
Hamden, CT 06517
- Class B Civil Fine, $6,120.00 – 10/3/19
- Related to nursing staff and services
Hebrew Center For Health & Rehabilitation
1 Abrahams Boulevard
West Hartford, CT 06117
- Class B Civil Fine, $6,540.00 – 7/17/19
- Related to nursing staff and services
WATER SUPPLY ENFORCEMENT
ACTIONS TAKEN
Public Water System: FRITO-LAY, KILLINGLY, CT
-Enforcement action: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER WITHOUT PENALTY
-Type of violation: Lead Action Level Exceedance
-Date: 10/22/2019
Public Water System: STEWARDS OF THE LAND BREWERY, NORTH BRANFORD, CT
-Enforcement action: Consent Agreement
-Type of violation: Water Quality Testing Extension
-Date: 10/24/2019
Public Water System: ACLS PROPERTIES INC., DANBURY, CT
-Enforcement action: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER WITHOUT PENALTY
-Type of violation: E.coli Maximum Contaminant Level
-Date: 11/5/2019
Public Water System: WESTON WATER SUPPLY, WESTON, CT
-Enforcement action: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER WITHOUT PENALTY
-Type of violation: Public Notification Violations
-Date: 11/20/2019
Public Water System: WESTON SCHOOLS AND MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, WESTON, CT
-Enforcement action: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER WITHOUT PENALTY
-Type of violation: Public Notification Violations
-Date: 11/20/2019
Public Water System: DA CAPO RESTAURANT, LITCHFIELD, CT
-Enforcement action: CONSENT ORDER
-Type of violation: Groundwater Rule E.coli positive
-Date: 11/21/2019
Public Water System: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC MOTION USA, MARLBOROUGH, CT
-Enforcement action: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER WITHOUT PENALTY
-Type of violation: Lead Action Level Exceedance
-Date: 11/22/2019
Public Water System: TWELVE INSPIRATION LANE, LLC, CHESTER, CT
-Enforcement action: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER WITHOUT PENALTY
-Type of violation: Lead Action Level Exceedance -Date: 11/26/2019
Public Water System: EVERSOURCE ENERGY EAST HAMPTON SRVC CTR, EAST HAMPTON, CT
-Enforcement action: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER WITHOUT PENALTY
-Type of violation: Lead Action Level Exceedance -Date: 11/26/2019
Public Water System: ST. PAULS CHURCH, BROOKFIELD, CT
-Enforcement action: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER WITHOUT PENALTY
-Type of violation: Groundwater Rule E.coli positive
-Date: 12/6/2019
Public Water System: MEREFIELD PARK LLC, STONINGTON, CT
-Enforcement action: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER WITHOUT PENALTY
-Type of violation: Lead Action Level Exceedance
-Date: 12/6/2019
Public Water System: COMCAST CABLEVISION, GROTON, CT
-Enforcement action: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER WITHOUT PENALTY
-Type of violation: Lead Action Level Exceedance
-Date: 12/20/2019
Public Water System: HEMLOCK APARTMENTS, ESSEX, CT
-Enforcement action: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER WITHOUT PENALTY
-Type of violation: Public Notification Violations
-Date: 12/24/2019
Published 03/19/2020