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Summary information of disciplinary actions taken against licensees, professional practice business entities, and pharmacy establishments by the Board of Regents in New York State since January 1, 1994, can be searched below by year, month, and profession. You may also search for an individual’s, entity’s or establishment’s status, and any applicable enforcement actions, with our Online Verification Search. Applicable disciplinary information will be listed under the Enforcement Actions tab within the search results.
In New York State, professional misconduct in all the professions (except that by physicians, physician assistants and specialist assistants, which is investigated and prosecuted by the Office of Professional Medical Conduct (OPMC) of the Department of Health) is investigated and prosecuted by the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions. The Board of Regents, which also has responsibility for licensure in all the professions, is responsible for the final disposition of all disciplinary matters except those handled by OPMC.
Information on pre-1994 Regents Actions is available by phone: 518-474-3817, ext. 330; fax: 518-473-0578; e-mail: dplsdsu@nysed.gov, or by writing to the Office of the Professions.
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June 2015
Acupuncture
PAUL POZNANSKY; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Acupuncturist; Lic. No. 001540; Cal. No. 28036
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud and Health Care Fraud, felonies.
PAUL POZNANSKY; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Acupuncturist; Lic. No. 001540; Cal. No. 28036
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud and Health Care Fraud, felonies.
Architecture
EDWARD M HOGAN JR; MASSAPEQUA, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 014068; Cal. No. 27958
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Bank and Wire Fraud, a class B felony.
EDWARD M HOGAN JR; MASSAPEQUA, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 014068; Cal. No. 27958
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Bank and Wire Fraud, a class B felony.
JAY LOCKETT SEARS; EAST QUOGUE, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 009933; Cal. No. 27947
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Possession of Child Pornography.
JAY LOCKETT SEARS; EAST QUOGUE, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 009933; Cal. No. 27947
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 24 months probation.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Possession of Child Pornography.
PHILIP JOSEPH SILVESTRI; AMHERST, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 015518; Cal. No. 28141
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $1,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of practicing the profession of architecture without a Certificate of Registration in the State of Nevada.
PHILIP JOSEPH SILVESTRI; AMHERST, NY
Profession: Architect; Lic. No. 015518; Cal. No. 28141
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $1,500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of practicing the profession of architecture without a Certificate of Registration in the State of Nevada.
Chiropractic
JOSEPH VINCENT OLEJAK (A/K/A BARILE JOSEPH VINCENT); DELMAR, NY
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 006011; Cal. No. 27759
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Attempt to Evade and Defeat the Payment of Tax.
JOSEPH VINCENT OLEJAK (A/K/A BARILE JOSEPH VINCENT); DELMAR, NY
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 006011; Cal. No. 27759
Action: Found guilty of professional misconduct Penalty Revocation.
Summary: Licensee was found guilty of having been convicted of Attempt to Evade and Defeat the Payment of Tax.
CONSTANTINE VOYTENKO; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 008974; Cal. No. 28006
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud and Health Care Fraud.
CONSTANTINE VOYTENKO; BROOKLYN, NY
Profession: Chiropractor; Lic. No. 008974; Cal. No. 28006
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having been convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud and Health Care Fraud.
Dentistry
DIAHANN JULIA-MAE HUIE; BRONX, NY
Profession: Dental Hygienist; Lic. No. 023238; Cal. No. 28044
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 month actual suspension, 22 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Welfare Fraud in the 3rd Degree, a class D felony.
DIAHANN JULIA-MAE HUIE; BRONX, NY
Profession: Dental Hygienist; Lic. No. 023238; Cal. No. 28044
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 month actual suspension, 22 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $5,000 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Welfare Fraud in the 3rd Degree, a class D felony.
JANET ELAINE JORDON (A/K/A LIPMAN JANET E, VERNON JANET ELAINE); SAYLORSBURG, PA
Profession: Dental Hygienist; Lic. No. 015401; Cal. No. 28219
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to complete the required continuing professional education credits as a condition for biennial license renewal of her license to practice as a dental hygienist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
JANET ELAINE JORDON (A/K/A LIPMAN JANET E, VERNON JANET ELAINE); SAYLORSBURG, PA
Profession: Dental Hygienist; Lic. No. 015401; Cal. No. 28219
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of failing to complete the required continuing professional education credits as a condition for biennial license renewal of her license to practice as a dental hygienist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
JEFFREY THOMAS LOFTUS; RAPID CITY, SD
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 055450; Cal. No. 28202
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of providing care with unacceptable results related to the provision of full mouth reconstruction for a patient.
JEFFREY THOMAS LOFTUS; RAPID CITY, SD
Profession: Dentist; Lic. No. 055450; Cal. No. 28202
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee did not contest the charge of providing care with unacceptable results related to the provision of full mouth reconstruction for a patient.
Nursing
JENNIFER LYNNE AUERHAHN; CAPE MAY, NJ
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 418665; Cal. No. 28144
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated-Repeat Offender, a class E felony.
JENNIFER LYNNE AUERHAHN; CAPE MAY, NJ
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 418665; Cal. No. 28144
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 2 year stayed suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice in the State of New York, $500 fine payable within 6 months.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted of Driving While Intoxicated-Repeat Offender, a class E felony.
RENATO LAGIDAO BALITIAN; OXNARD, CA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 557466; Cal. No. 28201
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of failing to accurately complete a final lap sponge count, identify the loss of a lap sponge, and notify the surgeons of the incorrect sponge count.
RENATO LAGIDAO BALITIAN; OXNARD, CA
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 557466; Cal. No. 28201
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of failing to accurately complete a final lap sponge count, identify the loss of a lap sponge, and notify the surgeons of the incorrect sponge count.
ELIZABETH KATHERINE BARNES; COXSACKIE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 512988; Cal. No. 27707
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of stealing drugs for her own use.
ELIZABETH KATHERINE BARNES; COXSACKIE, NY
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 512988; Cal. No. 27707
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon Indefinite actual suspension until fit to practice, upon termination of suspension, 2 years probation to commence upon return to practice, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of stealing drugs for her own use.
ANGELA H BEERS; NEWPORT, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 293780; Cal. No. 27581
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having committed medication errors.
ANGELA H BEERS; NEWPORT, NY
Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse; Lic. No. 293780; Cal. No. 27581
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 1 year stayed suspension, 1 year probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having committed medication errors.
JERRY J BELDEN; RENO, NV
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 482216; Cal. No. 28196
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted in California of Driving While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor.
JERRY J BELDEN; RENO, NV
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 482216; Cal. No. 28196
Action: Application to surrender license granted.
Summary: Licensee admitted to the charge of having been convicted in California of Driving While Intoxicated, a misdemeanor.
JULIA MARIE BROWN (A/K/A EIMERT JULIA MARIE); AGRA, OK
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 605287; Cal. No. 27107
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having failed to follow physician's order and of having committed medication errors.
JULIA MARIE BROWN (A/K/A EIMERT JULIA MARIE); AGRA, OK
Profession: Registered Professional Nurse; Lic. No. 605287; Cal. No. 27107
Action: Application for consent order granted Penalty agreed upon 3 month actual suspension, 21 month stayed suspension, 2 years probation, $500 fine.
Summary: Licensee admitted to charges of having failed to follow physician's order and of having committed medication errors.