Jan 20 2010 16:33 JAN-2B-e2a1B 1EtEe FL DEPT OF HEALTH 850 488 1655 P25 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, Petitioner, Vv. CASE NO. 2009-03591 ELISE ANASTASIA MILLIE, 0.D., Respondent. ; Al VE T. COMES NOW, Petitioner, Department of Health, by and through its undersigned counsel, and files this Administrative Complaint before the Board of Optometry against Respondent, ELISE ANASTASIA MILLIE, 0.D., (“Dr. Millie”) and in support thereof alleges: 1. Petitioner is the state department charged with regulating the practice of optometry pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statutes; Chapter 456, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 463, Florida Statutes. 2. At: all times material to this Complaint, Dr. Millie was a certified licensed optometrist (0.0) within the state of Florida, having been issued license number OP 3924, | 3. Dr. Millie’s address of record is 8021 Tribal Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89145. 4, On or about February 12, 2009, Dr. Millie self-reported disciplinary action taken against her license to practice optometry in the state of Nevada. JAN-28-2618 16:82 FL DEPT OF HEALTH Jan 20 2010 16:33 856 488 1855 5. On or about January 26, 2009, after formal hearing, the Nevada State Board of Optometry filed its Decision finding that Dr. Millie: (1) prescribed an oral steroid to a patient (2) wrote and signed for a prescription using the prescription pad of an ophthalmologist (3) who worked with Dr. Mille to provide collaborative care for a common patient; and (4) accepted employment from a person not licensed to practice optometry in the state of Nevada. 6. on or about January 26, 2009, after formal hearing, the Nevada State Board of Optontetry fi filed its Decision concluding that Nevada Statutes: (1) precludes optometrists from prescribing oral steroids; (2) provides that signing prescriptions blanks of another constitutes unethical behavior; (3) requires a co-management agreement wien collaborating with another provider to provide patient care; and (4) provides that ac ecepting employment from a person not licensed to practice optometry constitutes unethical behavior. 7. Oh or about January 26, 2009, the Nevada State Board of Optometry disciplined Dr. Millie's license to include the following: (1) 90-day suspension; (2) a $1,000 fine; and (3) one (1) year probation following completion of the 90-day suspension. ! Count 1 8. The Petitioner re-alleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1) through seven (7) as if fully set forth in this count. 9. Section 463.016(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2008), provides that having a license to practice optometry revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, including DOH v. Elise Anasiasia Millie, O.D. 2 Case No. 2009-03491 | P.@6 Jan 20 2010 16:34 JAN-28-2618 16:83 858 ; 488 1855 Pa? FL DEPT OF HEALTH the denial of licensure, by the licensing authority of another jurisdiction, is an act for which disciplinary action may be taken. 10. On br about January 26, 2009, the Nevada State Board of Optometry disciplined Dr. Millie's license. il. Based on the foregoing, Dr. Millie Violated Section 463.016(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2008), iby having her license to practice optometry revoked, suspended, or otherwise acted against, including the denial of licensure, by the licensing authority of another jurisdiction, WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Board of Optometry enter an order imposing one of more of the fallowing penalties: imposition of an administrative fine, probation or suspension of license and/or any other relief that the Board deems appropriate. aso Kha SIGNED this day of Wheloo09. veo LED EALTH EPUTY Be toe CLERK: Ging eta, DATE. alo4 } . Khai Patte! Fla, Bar No. 0023221 Assistant General Counsel DOH Prosecution Services Unit 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3265 Florida Bar No.: 0023221 (850) 922-2268 Telephone (850) 922-2382 Facsimile PCP Date: October 29, 2009 PCP Members:; Gordon and Naberhaus DOB v. Elise Anastasia Millic,O.D. =~ 3 Case No. 2009-03591 Jan 20 2010 16:34 JAN-28-2618 16:83 . FL DEPT OF HEALTH 856 488 1855 P.@8 NOTICE OF RIGHTS Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be conducted in . accordance with Section 120.569 and 120,57, Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative, to present evidence and argument, to call and cross-examine witnesses and to have subpoena and subpoena duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if a hearing is requested. ! NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred costs related to the investigation and prosecution of this matter. Pursuant to Section 456.072(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of a disciplinary matter, which may include attorney hours and costs, on the Respondent in addition to any other discipline imppsed. DOH v. Elise Anastasia Millie, O.D. 4 Case No. 2009-03491

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