State Revokes, Suspends Health Care Provider Licenses

WA DOH Newsroom & Disciplinary Actions

Filed February 24th, 2026

Detected February 25th, 2026

Summary

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of two health care providers. Elena T. Nguyen had her nursing assistant credentials suspended for two years due to drug use with a minor, and Kyon J. Saucier had his home care aide credential indefinitely suspended for physical force on children.

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What changed

The Washington State Department of Health has taken enforcement action against two healthcare providers, Elena T. Nguyen and Kyon J. Saucier. Nguyen's certified and registered nursing assistant credentials were suspended for at least two years following findings of drug and nicotine use with a minor patient and a guilty plea to felony and misdemeanor charges related to controlled substances and providing tobacco to a minor. Saucier's home care aide credential was indefinitely suspended due to allegations of using inappropriate physical force toward children and making inappropriate comments to students.

These actions represent a significant disciplinary measure by the state's health department, highlighting the consequences of professional misconduct involving controlled substances, physical force, and minors. Healthcare providers and their compliance officers should review the details of these cases to understand the severity of violations and the potential disciplinary outcomes. While specific compliance deadlines are not stated, these revocations and suspensions underscore the critical importance of adhering to professional standards and state regulations to maintain licensure and avoid severe penalties.

What to do next

Review disciplinary actions taken by the Washington State Department of Health against Elena T. Nguyen and Kyon J. Saucier.
Ensure all staff are aware of and adhere to regulations regarding controlled substances and patient safety.
Report any suspected unprofessional conduct by healthcare providers to the Department of Health.

Penalties

Licenses, certifications, or registrations revoked or suspended. Elena T. Nguyen's credentials suspended for at least two years. Kyon J. Saucier's credential indefinitely suspended.

Source document (simplified)

State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (02-24-2026)

For immediate release: February 24, 2026 (26-028)

Contact: DOH Communications
Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700

OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states.

The department’s Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g., dentists, nursing assistants, counselors).

Information about health care providers is on the agency’s website. Click on “ Health Care Provider Lookup ” under the “Find it Fast” section of the Department of Health website (doh.wa.gov). The site includes information about a health care provider’s license status, the expiration and renewal date of their credential, disciplinary actions and copies of legal documents issued after July 1998. This information is also available by calling 360-236-4700. Consumers who think a health care provider acted unprofessionally are also encouraged to call and report their complaint.

King County

In February 2026 the Department of Health and Elena T. Nguyen (NC61245170, NA61115624) entered an agreed order suspending Nguyen’s certified and registered nursing assistant credentials for at least two years. In May 2023, Nguyen provided and used controlled substances and nicotine with a minor patient. In June 2023, Nguyen denied the allegations and submitted a resignation and surrender of her certified nursing assistant credential. In March 2024, Nguyen pleaded guilty to solicitation to commit a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, a class C felony, and to selling or giving tobacco to a minor, a gross misdemeanor.

In February 2026 the Department of Health indefinitely suspended Kyon J. Saucier’s (HM60824302) home care aide credential. In December 2023, Saucier used inappropriate physical force toward two children and made inappropriate comments to students.

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