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2017 Third Quarter

ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS

Professional Practitioners

 

Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians

           

Cota, Steven A., AEMT / Lic. #: 001513/Beacon Falls

Petition No. 2016-54

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Agreement Not to Renew/Reinstate – August 22, 2017

 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

 

Alfonso, Heather A., A.P.R.N. / Lic. #: 004657/Middlebury

Petition No.2015-175

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Agreement Not to Renew/Reinstate – August 22, 2017

                       

Barbers, Cosmeticians, and Hairdressers

 

Hofmann, Theresa A., H.C./ Lic. #: 028962/Lebanon

Petition No.2017-779

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Reinstatement Consent Order – July 27, 2017

-$500.00 civil penalty; reprimand.

           

Scott, Joseph W., Barber/ Lic. #: 003572/Bridgeport

Petition No.2017-427

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Reinstatement Consent Order – July 25, 2017

-$250.00 civil penalty; reprimand.

 

Conti, Nilce S., H.C. / Lic. #: 034564/E.Windsor

Petition No.2017-243

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order – August 28, 2017

-Reprimand

 

Gorman, Jonathan M., H.C. / Lic. #: 059804/Newington

Petition No.2016-1546

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order – August 28, 2017

- $500.00 civil penalty; reprimand.

 

Depino, Andrew, H.C./ Lic. # 034815/New Haven

Petition No.2017-943

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Reinstatement Consent Order – September 25, 2017

- $500.00 civil penalty; reprimand.                     

           

 

 

 

Chiropractors

 

Kirshner, Marc D., D.C./ Lic. # 000952/Stamford

Petition No.2017-852

Licensure in other states:  PA, NY                     

Reinstatement Consent Order – September 25, 2017

-1 year probation; reprimand; written supervisory reports; coursework in Professional Ethics.

 

           

Dental Hygienists

 

Lopez, Katie, R.D.H./ Lic. #: 006839/Cromwell

Petition No.2017-671

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Summary Suspension Order – July 24, 2017

-Suspended-pending further action

 

 

Dentists

 

Horowitz, Mark, D.M.D./ Lic. #: 006616/Waterbury

Petition No.2015-682

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Agreement not to Renew/Reinstate – July 19, 2017

 

 Zborowski, Robert, D.D.S. / Lic. # 006838/Vernon

Petition No.2017-940

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Surrender – September 7, 2017

 

 

Emergency Medical Responders

 

Barrett, Harry E., E.M.R. / Lic. #: 008470/Glastonbury

Petition No.2016-69

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Surrender – August 10, 2017

 

Emergency Medical Technicians

 

Dingee, Louis, EMT./ Lic. #: unlicense

Petition No.2017-28

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Prelicensure Consent Order – July 31, 2017

-$1,000.00 civil penalty; reprimand.

 

Environmental

 

Aillery, Robert B., Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Installer

Lic. #: 003429/Stamford

Petition No.2012-31

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order – July 6, 2017

- Reprimand; Probation-Number of years, Coterminous comply with terms and conditions ordered in his criminal probation.                    

 

 

Wiese Construction Inc., Asbestos Contractor/ Lic. #: 000237/Norwich

Petition No.2016-21

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order - July 18, 2017

- Reprimand; $20,000.00 civil penalty.

                       

Charles, Clifton R., Abatement Supervisor/ Lic. #: 002447/Hamden

Petition No.2017-10

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Reinstatement Consent Order – August 24, 2017

- $250.00 civil penalty; reprimand.

 

 Charles Abatement LLC, Lead Abatement Contractor /Lic. #: 002307/Hamden

Petition No.2017-7

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Reinstatement Consent Order – August 24, 2017

- $1,000.00 civil penalty; reprimand; cease and desist in allowing any employee(s) to engage in the work of a lead abatement supervisor or lead abatement worker, without the required Connecticut certification.

 

 

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORERS

 

Colonna, Brianne, L.C.S.W/ Lic. #: 008930/Colchester

Petition No.2017-758

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Agreement Not to Renew/Reinstate – August 8, 2017

 

 

Marshall, Michael C., M.S.W.

Petition No.2017-713

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Pre-Licensure Consent Order – August 3, 2017

- 1 year probation; therapy; quarterly reports; no solo practice.   

           

 

McFarlane, Christine, M.S.W./Lic.# 00295/ Bridgeport  

Petition No.2017-757

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Reinstatement Consent Order – August 11, 2017

- $780.00 civil penalty; reprimand.         

 

 

Licensed Massage Therapists

 

Elenowitz, Harrison M., M.T. / Lic. #: 008546/Enfield

Petition No.2017-533

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Surrender – July 13, 2017

           

 

 

 

 

Licensed Practical Nurses

 

Strickland, Patricia A., L.P.N. / Lic. #: 025952/Waterford

Petition No.2016-717

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Agreement not to Renew/Reinstate – July 18, 2017

 

 

Francis, Dian Miller, L.P.N./ Lic. #: 040663/E.Htfd

Petition No.2017-737

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Summary Suspension Order – August 23, 2017

-Suspended-pending further action

 

 

Ressa, Jennifer, L.P.N./ Lic. #: 027867/Danbury

Petition No.2017-377

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Summary Suspension Order – August 23, 2017

-Suspended-pending further action

 

 

Sirrine, Judy I., L.P.N./ Lic. #: 040296/Woodstock

Petition No.2017-787

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Interim Consent Order – August 8, 2017

-License suspended until such time as the petition is resolved

 

Wilson, Beverly, L.P.N. / Lic. # 027250/Marlborough

Petition No.2017-407

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order – September 20, 2017

- 1 year probation; urine screens; therapy; attend support group meetings; monthly employer reports.

 

Tracy, Christine, L.P.N. / Lic. # 030125/Ansonia

Petition No.2016-967

Licensure in other states:  Unknown       

Memorandum of Decision – September 20, 2017

- Revocation

 

Nurse Aides

 

Howell, Tracy-Ann L., N.A. / Lic. #: NA#867069/Hartford

Petition No.2015-1400

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Memorandum of Decision – August 9, 2017

- Finding of patient abuse and/or neglect.

 

 

Pierre, Jenisse L., N.A. / Lic. #: NA#9990342/New Haven

Petition No.2015-1544

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Memorandum of Decision – December 22, 2016

- Finding of patient abuse and/or neglect.

 

Paramedics

 

Cota, Steven A., Paramedic / Lic. #: 003282/Beacon Falls

Petition No.2016-45

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Agreement Not to Renew/Reinstate – August 22, 2017

           

Physical Therapy Assistants

 

Afuape, Olufemi,  P.T.A/ Lic. # 00819

Petition No.2015-282

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Memorandum of Decision – September 29, 2017

- Revocation.               

 

 

Physician Assistants

 

Jacquez, Janis A., P.A. / Lic. # 001743/W.HTFD

Petition No.2015-261

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order – September 19, 2017

- Reprimand; $4,000.00 civil penalty; 1 year probation; course in prescribing controlled substances and managing chronic pain; written supervisory reports.

 

 

Physicians 

 

Han, Minh, M.D. / Lic. #: 039531/Manchester

Petition No.2017-608

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Interim Consent Order- July 25, 2017

-Suspended-pending further action

 

Raheb, Steven T., M.D. / Lic. #: 029642/Putnam

Petition No.2017-587

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Surrender – July 13, 2017

           

Fry, Anton, M.D. / Lic. #: 016464/Danbury

Petition No.2016-1372

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order – August 15, 2017

- Reprimand

 

 Kirwan, Laurence A., M.D. / Lic. #: 027865/Norwalk

Petition No.2015-1343

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order – August 15, 2017

- Reprimand; $2,500.00 civil penalty; 4 months’ probation; coursework in Documentation Standards.

 

 

Malone, Brian B., M.D. / Lic. #: 040326/Canton Center

Petition No.2016-440

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order – August 15, 2017

- Reprimand; 2 years probation; $3,000.00 civil penalty; therapy; written therapist reports; random urine screens; support group meetings.

 

Sivak, Denis M., M.D. / Lic. #: 018281/Greens Farms

Petition No.2016-565

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order – August 15, 2017

- Reprimand; 90 days written notice of intent to return to practice in Connecticut.

 

 

Jaquez, Corey A., M.D../ Lic. # 048223/Trumbull

Petition No.2015-260

Licensure in other states:  FL, KY,                     

Consent Order – September 19, 2017

- 1 year probation; reprimand;  course in prescribing controlled substances and managing chronic pain; supervisory month reports; $7,500.00 civil penalty; practice supervisor, controlled substance monitor.

           

Tran, Ann A., M.D. / Lic. # 043373

Petition No.2017-325

Licensure in other states:  Licensed in all 50 States        

Consent Order – September 19, 2017

- Reprimand.

 

 

Registered Nurses

 

Ayers, John A., R.N. / Lic. #: 082952

Petition No.2015-1120

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Memorandum of Decision – July 19, 2017

- 2 years’ probation; no solo practice; employer reports; engage in therapy and counseling; random urine screens; attend support group meetings.

           

 

Roldan, Fernando L., R.N. / Lic. #:072433/Hartford

Petition No.2017-778

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Summary Suspension Order – July 19, 2017

-Suspended-pending further action

 

Scott, Mark W., R.N. / Lic. #: 126194

Petition No.2017-302

Licensure in other states:  MT, UT                      

Consent Order - July 19, 2017

- 1 year license suspension; Respondent shall provide 90 days written notice of intention to return to practice of nursing in CT after suspension.

 

 

Sullivan, Anne E., R.N. / Lic. #: E47799/Vernon

Petition No.2016-1540

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order – July 19, 2017

- 4 years’ probation; engage in therapy and counseling; random urine screens; employer reports; no solo practice; support group meetings; 1 year restriction for narcotics keys.

 

 

Roldan, Fernando L., R.N. / Lic. #: 072433/Hartford

Petition No.2017-778

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Surrender – July 25, 2017

 

Baran, Kathleen, R.N./ Lic. #: 100134/Shelton

Petition No.2017-878

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Summary Suspension Order – August 23, 2017

-Suspended-pending further action

 

Guerrera, Vittoria, R.N./ Lic. #:129304/Prospect

Petition No.2016-606

Licensure in other states:  Unknown       

Consent Order – August 23, 2017

- Reprimand; $3,000.00 civil penalty.

 

McGuire, Meagan K., R.N.

Petition No.2017-525

Licensure in other states:  Delaware       

Prelicensure Consent Order – August 7, 2017

- Refresher program certificate for registered nurse; 4 years’ probation; engage in therapy and counseling; random urine screens.

 

Neubieser, Sharon J., R.N./ Lic. #: 074021/Berlin

Petition No.2017-880

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Surrender – August 7, 2017

 

Sager, Brian D., R.N./ Lic. #:141032/Branford

Petition No.2017-784

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Surrender – August 7, 2017

           

Annunziato, Arline B., R.N. / Lic. # 079123/Branford

Petition No.2016-1329

Licensure in other states: AZ                 

Voluntary Agreement not to Renew/Reinstate – September 20, 2017

           

Ciasulli, Kristin, R.N. / Lic. # 067203

Petition No.2017-575

Licensure in other states:  CA, GA, IL                

Consent Order – September 20, 2017

- Reprimand.                

           

Clifford, Juliet, R.N. / Lic. #112143

Petition No.2016-380

Licensure in other states:  NY,               

Memorandum of Decision – September 20, 2017

- 4 years’ probation; no solo practice; employer reports; coursework in Medical Records Documentation and Ethics and Scope of Practice.

           

Disanto, Cristina M., R.N. / Lic. # 082765/Stratford

Petition No.2016-1547

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order – September 20, 2017

-2 years’ probation; engage in therapy and counseling; monthly reports; random urine screens;  no solo practice; narcotics key restrictions for 1 year; support group meetings.

 

Gibeault, Connie-Jo, R.N. / Lic. # R37458/Brooklyn

Petition No.2017-33

Licensure in other states:  MA               

Consent Order – September 20, 2017

- 4 years’ probation; engage in therapy and counseling; monthly written reports; random urine screens; no solo practice; narcotics key restriction for 1 year; support group meetings.                

           

Gorra, Michelle, R.N. / Lic. # 100993/Waterford

Petition No.2017-615

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Interim Consent Order – September 11, 2017

-Suspended-pending further action

 

Gross, Brian G., R.N. / Lic. # 073716/W.Hartford

Petition No.2017-236

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Consent Order – September 20, 2017

- 4 years’ probation; therapy; random urine screens; employer reports;support group meetings.

 

Mancini, Concetta, R.N. / Lic. # 71967/Thomaston

Petition No.2017-365

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Reinstatement Consent Order – September 20, 2017

- 4 years’ probation; narcotic key restriction for 1 year; random urine screens; therapy;  support group meetings; monthly employer reports; RN refresher program and NCLEX.                            

 

Matthews, Catherine K., R.N. / Lic. # 063768/Wilton

Petition No. 2016-1581

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Interim Consent Order – September 19, 2017

-Suspended-pending further action

 

Sanders, Sarah, R.N. / Lic. # 074395/Middletown

Petition No.2016-256

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Memorandum of Decision – September 20, 2017

- 1 year probation; no solo practice; engage in therapy and counseling; random urine screens; support group meetings.

 

Speech and Language Pathologists

 

O’Brien, Bernice C., S.L.P./ Lic. # 002988/New Milford

Petition No.2017-1077

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Reinstatement Consent Order – September 29, 2017

- $1,230.00 civil penalty; reprimand.

 

 

 

 

Veterinarians

 

Wakeman, Mary C.,  D.M.V./ Lic.#: 001119/Ashford

Petition No.2016-766

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Voluntary Surrender – August 22, 2017

 

 

Completion of Disciplinary Terms

 

Liebnick, Alan, DDS/Lic. #: 006516/Bridgeport

Petition No.2014-559

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Completed Probation – July 11, 2017

 

Ahmed, Moin, D.D.S. /Lic. #: 009171/Milford

Petition No.2015-60

Licensure in other states:  NY, NJ,                     

Completed Probation – August 3, 2017

 

Guillaume, Danae, N.A. /Lic. #: 91285084/Stamford

Petition No.2015-831

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Completed Probation –August 3, 2017

 

Demarco, Scott, Embalmer/Lic. # 002644/Seymour

Petition No.2012-1025

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Completed Probation – September 13, 2017

           

Allstate Cremation & Funeral Care LLC.

Petition No.2012-1026

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Completed Probation – September 13, 2017

           

Scott, Deirde, LCSW/Lic. # 005912

Petition No.2016-272

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Completed Probation – September 1, 2017

           

Roscoe, Stacia, N.A. /Lic. # 9981390/Waterbury

Petition No.2009-20091046

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Completed Probation – September 12, 2017

           

Krasnov, Rostislav, D.D.S/Lic. # 008698/Stamford

Petition No.2016-138

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Completed Probation – September 1, 2017

           

Lizasoain, Ajai, N.A. /Reg. # 8341260/West Haven

Petition No.2016-329

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Completed Probation – September 19, 2017

           

Bell, Rameka H., N.A./Reg. # 8221030/Bristol

Petition No.2015-1406

Licensure in other states:  Unknown                   

Completed Probation – September 19, 2017

 

 

Health Care Institutions

 

ADVERSE LICENSURE ACTIONS

 

 

NURSING HOMES

 

CIVIL FINES

 

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Norwalk

34 Midrocks Drive

Norwalk, CT 06851

- Class B Civil Fine, $1,940.00– May 23, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

Bloomfield Center for Nursing & Rehab

355 Park Avenue

Bloomfield, CT 06002

- Class B Civil Fine, $3,000.00 – May 8, 2017

- Related to failure to nursing staff and services

 

The Summit at Plantsville

261 Summit Street

Plantsville, CT 06479

- Class B Civil Fine, $1,635.00– May 23, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

Orchard Grove Specialty Care Center

5 Richard Brown Drive

Uncasville, CT 06382

- Class B Civil Fine, $1,945.00 – June 28, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

Apple Rehab Saybrook

1775 Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, CT 06475

- Class B Civil Fine, $720.00 – July 5, 2017

- Related to failure to monitor patient condition and/or patient accident/incident

 

Litchfield Woods Health Care Center

255 Roberts Street

Torrington, CT 06790

- Class B Civil Fine, $1,530.00 – July 10, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center

76 West Rocks Road

Norwalk, CT  06851

- Class B Civil Fine, $1,530 – July 27, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

The Reservoir

1 Emily Way

West Hartford, CT  06107

- Class B Civil Fine, $2,360.00 – July 27, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

Douglas Manor

103 North Road

Windham, CT  06280

- Class B Civil Fine, $1.00 – August 7, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

Cook-Willow Convalescent Hospital

81 Hillside Avenue

Plymouth, CT  06782

- Class B Civil Fine, $1,000 – August 1, 2017

- Related to medication administration

 

Evergreen Health Care Center

205 Chestnut Hill Road

Stafford Springs, CT  06076

- Class B Civil Fine, $1,710.00 – July 26, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

Cassena Care at Norwalk

23 Prospect Avenue

Norwalk, CT  06850

- Class B Civil Fine, $2,530.00 – August 8, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

Apple Rehab Cromwell

156 Berlin Road

Cromwell, CT  06416

- Class B Civil Fine, $1,530.00 – August 4, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

Advanced Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

169 Davenport Avenue

New Haven, CT  06519

- Class B Civil Fine, $1,740.00 – August 31, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

Birmingham Health Center

210 Chatfield Street

Derby, CT  06418

- Class B Civil Fine, $330.00 – August 8, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

Apple Rehab Saybrook

1775 Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, CT  06475

- Class B Civil Fine, $1,750.00 – September 6, 2017

- Related to nursing staff and services

 

 

   

Environmental Health Enforcement

 

WATER SUPPLY ENFORCEMENT

 

ACTIONS TAKEN

 

 Public Water System: NORWICH PUBLIC UTILITIES, NORWICH, CT

-Enforcement action: CONSENT AGREEMENT

-Type of violation: Total Trihalomethane Maximum Contaminant Level violations

-Date: 7/11/2017

 

Public Water System: FRANKLIN COMMONS, FRANKLIN, CT

-Enforcement action: CONSENT ORDER

-Type of violation: Lead Action Level Exceedance

-Date: 8/7/2017

 

Public Water System: NEWINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER-BUILDING 2C, NEWINGTON, CT

-Enforcement action: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER

-Type of violation: Lead Action Level Exceedance

-Date: 8/7/2017

 

Public Water System: LINEMASTER SWITCH CORP, WOODSTOCK, CT

-Enforcement action: CONSENT ORDER

-Type of violation: Lead Action Level Exceedance

-Date: 8/9/2017

 

Public Water System: NOD HILL APARTMENTS, CLINTON, CT

-Enforcement action: CONSENT ORDER

-Type of violation: Uranium maximum contaminant level and Lead Action Level Exceedance

-Date: 8/14/2017