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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF DENISTRY vs JAMES A. DAVIS, D.D.S., 00-002497 (2000)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 00-002497 Visitors: 13
Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF DENISTRY
Respondent: JAMES A. DAVIS, D.D.S.
Judges: P. MICHAEL RUFF
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Pensacola, Florida
Filed: Jun. 15, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, May 3, 2001.

Latest Update: Jun. 05, 2024
U | U STATE OF FLORIDA FILED DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 00 IS PH 943, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PETITIONER, HEARINGS vs. CASE NUMBER: 99-51244 “2 JAMES A. DAVIS, D.D.S. O 0 ¢7 7 RESPONDENT. / ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT COMES NOW, the Petitioner, Department of Health, hereinafter referred to as "Petitioner", and files this Administrative Complaint before the Board of Dentistry against JAMES A. DAVIS, D.D.S. , hereinafter referred to as "Respondent", and alleges: 1. Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the practice of dentistry pursuant to Section 20.43, F lorida Statutes; Chapter 455, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 466, Florida Statutes. Pursuant to the authority of Section 20.43 (3) (g), Florida Statutes, the Petitioner has contracted with the Agency for Health Care Administration to provide consumer complaint, - investigative, and prosecutorial services required by the Division of Medical Quality Assurance, councils, or boards, as appropriate. 2. Respondent is, and has been at all times material hereto, a licensed dentist in the State of Florida, having been issued license number DN 0007842. Respondent's last known address is 1700 E. Hayes Street, Pensacgla, Florida 32501. 3. In or around November, 1998, the Department of Health began an official investigation at the Escambia County Health Department. Uo VY 4. The investigation revealed that the Respondent had treated two dental patients for whom no records were available. 5. The Respondent failed to keep dental records or progress notes on either patient. 5. Petitioner realleges and incorporates by reference the foregoing allegations as if fully stated herein. 6 Based on the foregoing, the Respondent’s license to practice dentistry in the State of Florida is subject to discipline pursuant to Section 466.028 (1)(m), Florida Statutes, for failing to keep written dental records and medical history records justifying the course of treatment of the patient including, but not limited to, patient histories, examination results, test results, and X-rays, if taken. 7] Y WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the Board of Dentistry enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties: revocation or suspension of the Respondent's license, restriction of the Respondent's practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand, placement of the Respondent on probation, and/or any other relief that the Board deems appropriate. Mu) SIGNED this|Ot _ day of (i 1995 Robert G. Brooks, M.D. Secretary, Department of Health BY: Nancy M. Snurko Chief Attorney Agency for Health Care Administration COUNSEL FOR PETITIONER: John L. Chaves Senior Attorney Agency for Health Care DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH an . DEPUTY CLERK Administration Wy, . ; Post Office Box 14229 CLERK chi R-EViar Tallahassee, Florida 32317-4229 DATE Zz g d0O (904) 410-3467 JLC/elt PCP: Garcia, Fisher, & Robinson DATE: November 18, 1999

Docket for Case No: 00-002497
Issue Date Proceedings
May 03, 2001 Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
Apr. 16, 2001 Letter to R. Alsobrook from J. Chaves (case dismissed with no probable cause) filed in letter form via facsimile.
Apr. 16, 2001 Respondent`s Status Report (filed via facsimile).
Mar. 09, 2001 Order Granting Continuance issued (parties to advise status by April 9, 2001).
Feb. 19, 2001 Status Report (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Jan. 26, 2001 Order on Motion for Abatement issued.
Jan. 26, 2001 Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for March 12, 2001; 10:30 a.m.; Pensacola, FL).
Jan. 22, 2001 Joint Status Report (filed via facsimile).
Dec. 20, 2000 Joint Status Report (filed via facsimile).
Dec. 15, 2000 Order (Parties to advise the Judge within 10 days concerning the necessity for an hearing) CASE REOPENED.
Nov. 15, 2000 Respondent`s Motion to Reopen File (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 24, 2000 Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
Oct. 20, 2000 Respondent`s Motion for Determination of Improper Purpose and Award of Fees and Costs Pursuant to Subsection 120.595(1), F.S. (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 20, 2000 (Petitioner) Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 12, 2000 Notice of Appearance (filed by M. Cohen via facsimile).
Oct. 05, 2000 Notice of Taking Deposition of B. Cadem, K. Mosley, B. McCullough, Custodian of Records (filed via facsimile).
Sep. 20, 2000 Notice of Unavailability (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Sep. 20, 2000 Notice of Service of Second Request for Admissions and Second Request to Produce (filed by Respondent via facsimile).
Sep. 07, 2000 Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for November 29, 2000; 10:30 a.m.; Pensacola, FL).
Aug. 23, 2000 Notice of Withdrawal of Motion to Consolidate (filed E. Alsobrook via facsimile).
Aug. 21, 2000 Motion to Consolidate Related Cases 00-2497 and 00-3342 (filed via facsimile).
Aug. 02, 2000 Notice of Service of Petitioner`s Response to Respondent`s First Request to Produce, First Set of Interrogatories and First Set of Admissions. (filed via facsimile)
Jul. 25, 2000 Petitioner`s Notice of Advising Respondent Confidentially of the Identity of Relevant Patients. (filed via facsimile)
Jul. 18, 2000 Order sent out. (Petitioner shall file a more definite statement confidentially advising Respondent of the identify of the relevant patients and all pertinent purported facts concerning care and treatment)
Jul. 05, 2000 Notice of Service of Discovery (filed by Respondent via facsimile)
Jul. 05, 2000 Respondent`s Response to Petitioner`s Motion to Amend Administrative Complaint (filed via facsimile)
Jul. 03, 2000 Respondent`s Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile)
Jun. 30, 2000 Joint Response to Initial Order (filed via facsimile)
Jun. 29, 2000 Petitioner`s Response to Respondent`s Motion to Dismiss and Petitioner`s Motion to Amend Administrative Complaint (filed via facsimile)
Jun. 23, 2000 Motion to Dismiss or for More Definite Statement (filed by Respondent via facsimile) filed.
Jun. 21, 2000 Initial Order issued.
Jun. 15, 2000 Election of Rights filed.
Jun. 15, 2000 Administrative Complaint filed.
Jun. 15, 2000 Agency Referral Letter filed.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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