Washington State Health Department Revokes/Suspends 37 Provider Licenses

WA DOH Newsroom & Disciplinary Actions

Filed February 27th, 2026

Detected February 28th, 2026

Summary

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of 37 health care providers in February 2026. Actions were taken for reasons including noncompliance with child support orders, infection control violations, and failure to complete required ethics courses.

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What changed

The Washington State Department of Health has issued disciplinary actions, including license revocations and suspensions, against 37 health care providers in February 2026. Specific cases cited include the suspension of a chiropractor for noncompliance with a child support order, indefinite suspension of a dentist due to infection control violations and unsanitary conditions, and suspension of a certified nursing assistant for failing to complete a required ethics course. These actions reflect the department's enforcement of licensing standards and disciplinary measures for health care professionals within the state.

Compliance officers should note that these actions are binding and directly impact the ability of these providers to practice. While specific compliance deadlines for the providers are not detailed, the immediate suspension of credentials for those prohibited from practicing in other states highlights the seriousness of these disciplinary measures. Regulated entities should ensure their staff are aware of the potential consequences of non-compliance with licensing standards, child support orders, and mandated training, as detailed information on disciplinary actions is publicly available through the Department of Health's provider credential search.

What to do next

Review the Washington State Department of Health's provider credential search for any disciplinary actions affecting your organization's licensed staff.
Ensure all staff maintain compliance with licensing standards, including any stipulated orders or required training.
Report any suspected unprofessional conduct by health care providers to the Department of Health.

Penalties

License revocation, suspension, or denial of registration/certification.

Source document (simplified)

State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers

For immediate release: February 27, 2026 (26-031)

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.

Jefferson County

In February 2026 the Department of Health withdrew its motion for a December 2025 hearing on noncompliance involving substance use disorder professional trainee Sara Thornton Soper (CO61202438).

Okanogan County

In February 2026 the Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission suspended Tracy Dean Shrable’s (CH00002868) chiropractor credential for noncompliance with a child support order.

Skagit County

In February 2026 the Dental Quality Assurance Commission and dentist Jeffrey Alan Jech (DE00005840) entered an agreed order that indefinitely suspended Jech’s credential. Jech failed to comply with an October 2023 stipulation after an inspection identified numerous infection control violations and unsanitary conditions at his clinic.

Snohomish County

In January 2026 the Department of Health indefinitely suspended Modou Jobe’s (NC60316051) certified nursing assistant credential. Jobe failed to comply with the terms of a 2024 agreed order by not completing a required ethics course.

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