For immediate release: March 14, 2018 (18-040-Revised)

Note: This document has been revised to correct a factual error



Contact: Sharon Moysiuk, Strategic Communications Office 360-549-6471

Pierce Co. nursing assistant and home care aide credentials restricted on allegations of mistreatment of a child

OLYMPIA -- State health officials immediately restricted the credentials of Pierce County registered nursing assistant and home care aide Danielle Colburn (NA.60439869, HM.60596543) pending further legal action.

Charges state that Colburn was very rough with a four-year-old, special health care needs patient in her care, picking her up by one arm and carrying her several feet; hitting the patient in the face; and dropping the patient to the floor. Ms. Colburn admitted to being too rough with the patient and acknowledging that the patient could have been seriously injured by her actions.

Colburn's practice is restricted until the charges are resolved. She cannot work in any health care setting that provides care for children, home care or a community based care setting that allows her unsupervised access to children or vulnerable adults. She has 20 days to respond to the charges and request a hearing.

The legal documents on this case can be seen online by clicking the link on Provider Credential Search on the Department of Health website; copies can be requested by calling 360-236-4700. Anyone who believes a health care provider acted unprofessionally is encouraged to call this number and report their complaint.

The Department of Health protects and promotes public health, safety, and welfare in Washington by regulating the competency and quality of health care providers. The agency establishes, monitors, and enforces qualifications for licensing, consistent standards of practice, continuing competency mechanisms, and discipline. Rules, policies, and procedures promote the delivery of quality health care to people in Washington.

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