STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PETITIONER, v. - : _ CASE NO. 2018-27460 NATALIE YAGER, R.R.T., | RESPONDENT. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT Petitioner Department of Health (Department) files this Administrative Complaint before the Board of Respiratory Care (Board) against Natalie Yager, R.R.T., and in support thereof alleges: 1. ‘Petitioner is -the state agency charged with regulating the practice of respiratory care pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statutes (2018); and Chapters 456 and 468, Florida Statutes (2018). 2. At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent was licensed to practice as a respiratory therapist within the State of Florida, having been issued license number RT 14901. | 3. At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent’s address of record was 5317 Hansel Avenue, #E3, Orlando, Florida 32809. 4. On or about March 25, 2019, Respondent underwent an evaluation by Scott. A. Teitelbaum, M.D., (Dr. Teitelbaum) a physician specializing in addiction medicine. 5. . Dr. Teitelbaum diagnosed Respondent with moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 6. Dr. Teitelbaum opined. that Respondent. is unable to deliver respiratory care services with reasonable skill and safety to patients. 7. Section 468.365(1)(w), Florida Statutes (2018), authorizes the Board to impose discipline against a respiratory therapist for being unable to deliver respiratory care services with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material as a result of any mental or physical condition. 8. Respondent is unable to deliver respiratory care services with reasonable skill and safety to patients due to her moderate-to-severe alcohol use disorder and/or PTSD. ; | - 9. Based on the foregoing, | Respondent violated Section 468,365(1)(w), Florida Statutes (2018). WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties: permanent revocation Administrative Complaint ; Dep’t of Health v. Natalie Yager, R.R.T. DOH Case No. 2018-27460 or suspension of Respondent's license, restriction of practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand, placement of Respondent on probation, corrective action, refund of fees billed or collected, remedial education and/or any other relief that the Board deems appropriate. SIGNED this 27% day of _ May , 2019. Respectfully submitted, Andrew J. Pietrylo, Jr. Assistant General Counsel een FL DOH Prosecution Services Unit DEPUTY ove; HEALTH 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65 Angel Sendepe Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265 MAY 2 9 ang ' Florida Bar Number 118851 ee (P) (850) 558-9905 : / {F) (850) 245-4662 (E) Andrew. Pietrylo@flhealth.gov PCP Meeting: May 29, 2019 PCP Members: Broeker & Nunez Administrative Complaint Dep’t of Health v. Natalie Yager, R.R.T. DOH Case No. 2018-27460 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. A request or petition for an administrative hearing must be in writing and must be received by the Department within 21 days from the day Respondent received the Administrative Complaint, pursuant to Rule 28-106.111(2), Florida Administrative Code. If Respondent fails to request a hearing within 21 days of receipt of this Administrative Complaint, Respondent waives the right to request a hearing on the facts alleged in this Administrative Complaint pursuant to Rule 28-106.111(4), Florida Administrative Code. Any request for an administrative proceeding to challenge or contest the material facts or charges contained in the Administrative Complaint must conform to Rule 28-106.2015(5), Florida Administrative Code. Mediation under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes, is not available to resolve this Administrative Complaint. 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 any other discipline imposed. Administrative Complaint Dep't of Health v. Natalie Yager, R.R.T. DOH Case No. 2018-27460

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