Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF NURSING
Respondent: BARBARA KEIFER
Judges: LAWRENCE P. STEVENSON
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Tampa, Florida
Filed: Feb. 24, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, October 5, 2000.
Latest Update: Mar. 03, 2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA ~—
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH S9APR-8 PN I: 3°
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
PETITIONER, 00-0867
vs. CASE NUMBER: 97-05048
BARBARA KEIFER
RESPONDENT.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW, the Petitioner, Department of Health, hereinafter referred to as -
“Petitioner,” and files this Administrative Complaint before the Board of Nursing against
BARBARA KEIFER, hereinafter referred to as “Respondent,” and alleges:
1. Effective July 1, 1997, Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the
practice of nursing pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statutes (Supp. 1996); Chapter 455,
Florida Statutes; and Chapter 464, Florida Statutes. Pursuant to the authority of Section 20.43
(3)(£), Florida Statutes, the Petitioner has contracted with the Agency of 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 PRACTICAL
Nurse in the state of Florida, having been issued license number PN 0833051. Respondent’s last
known address is 4118 Maywood Dr., Brandon, FL 33511.
3. Pursuant to chapter 893, Florida Statutes, Darvocet is a schedule IV controlled
substance, abuse of which may lead to limited psychological or physical dependence.
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4, - On or about January 6, 1997, Respondent submitted to an pre-employment urine
drug screen for Tampa Health Care Center. The urine drug screen returned positive for
Darvocet. .
5. Respondent did not have a prescription for, nor did she have a legitimate purpose
engaging in the use of Darvocet.
6. Based on the foregoing, Respondent is subject to discipline pursuant to Section
464.018(1)(h), Florida Statutes, unprofessional conduct as defined by Rule 64B9-8.005(1)(e)18.,
Florida Administrative Code, testing positive for any drugs under chapter 893 on any pre-
employment or employer ordered drug screén when the nurse does not have a prescription and
legitimate medical reason for using such drug. -
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the Board of Nursing 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.
SIGNED this m\ day of (You g , 1999.
Robert G. Brooks, M.D.
Secretary, Department of Health
Nancy M. Snurkowski
Chief Attorney
Agency for Health Care Administration
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DEPARTMENT O° “1EALTH
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COUNSEL FOR PETITIOQ}
Chris Steinhaus, Attorfey /
Florida Bar Number (oyb 66
Agency for Health Caré Administration
Allied Health
P.O. Box 14229
Tallahassee, FL 32317-4229
850) 414-8576
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Docket for Case No: 00-000867
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Oct. 05, 2000 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 04, 2000 |
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (Petitioner) (filed via facsimile).
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Sep. 27, 2000 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for October 12, 2000; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL).
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Sep. 21, 2000 |
Motion for Continuance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Aug. 21, 2000 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum of R. Wigg (filed via facsimile). |
Aug. 21, 2000 |
Notice of Cancellation of Deposition (filed via facsimile).
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Aug. 15, 2000 |
Notice of Taking Deposition Duces Tecum of S. Van Nuss (filed via facsimile). |
Jul. 28, 2000 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing sent out. (hearing set for September 29, 2000; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL)
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Jul. 05, 2000 |
Motion for Continuance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile)
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Apr. 07, 2000 |
Notice of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel (Regional D. Dixon, filed via facsimile) filed.
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Mar. 28, 2000 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions sent out.
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Mar. 28, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing sent out. (hearing set for July 19, 2000; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL)
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Mar. 09, 2000 |
Notice of Filing Petitioner`s Request for Production, Interrogatories, and Admissions filed. |
Mar. 08, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Response to Initial Order filed.
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Mar. 01, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Feb. 24, 2000 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Feb. 24, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 24, 2000 |
Amended Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 24, 2000 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Feb. 24, 2000 |
Agency Referral Letter filed.
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