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WAILUKU--The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and its respective state boards and commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions issued through the state for the month of August 2024 on Monday.
Two Maui health providers were issued fines and disciplinary action by DCCA and its respective boards and commissions in the month of August.
The Hawaii State Board of Nursing sanctioned a Maui nurse with a fine of $5,000 on Aug. 1, 2024, in a board approved settlement agreement.
"RICO alleges that Respondent was terminated by Nova Luna Inc., dba Nova Luna Center and 'Ai Pono Hawaii, because she diverted four Adderall tablets from a patient's medication pill packet, replaced them with four Seroquel tablets, and that Respondent had no authorization to possess, obtain, furnish or administer the Adderall herself, in potential violation of HRS § 457-12(a)(6) and HAR §§ 16-89-60(7)(D) and 16-89-60(7)(E)," the DCCA press release announcing the disciplinary actions reads.
The Hawaii Board of Pharmacy, in a board approved settlement agreement, levied a $2,000 fine against Leslie Krenk and L. Krenk Inc. dba Maui Clinic Pharmacy on Aug. 22, 2024.
"RICO alleges that Respondents moved their pharmacy operations without an appropriate permit or approval and did not give the Board written notice of the change in their business address within 10 days, in potential violation of HRS § § 461-11 and 461-14(a)," the release reads.
A total of 10 disciplinary actions were taken by DCCA and their boards/commissions in the month of August statewide.
Disciplinary actions taken on individuals and entities with professional and vocational licenses in Hawai'i are regulated by DCCA and their respective boards and commissions. These disciplinary actions include dispositions based upon either the results of contested case hearings or settlement agreements submitted by the parties. Respondents enter into settlement agreements as a compromise to claims and to conserve on the expenses of proceeding with an administrative hearing.
The DCCA and the Boards and Commissions are responsible for ensuring those with professional and vocational licenses are performing up to the standards prescribed by state law.