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deferred adjudication for theft and failing to disclose said
criminal history on a renewal application; and failing to
give the department true and complete information when
requested.
Martinez, Brittany R., Houston, TX. June 24, 2012, revoca-
tion for violating EMS Rules 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(23),
157.36(b)(28) and 157.36(b)(30) related to an arrest for the
felony offense of solicitation of capital murder and failure to
notify the department within 10 days of arrest.
Martinez, Mariza, Dallas, TX. June 24, 2012, revocation for
violating Chapter 53 of the Texas Occupations Code, Section
53.021(b) related to a felony conviction and imprisonment for
intoxicated manslaughter with vehicle and intoxicated assault
with vehicle causing serious bodily injury.
McGill, William S., Grapevine, TX. November 15, 2011,
reprimanded for violating EMS Rules 157.34(a)(3),
157.36(b)(30) and HSC 773.041(b) related to staffing an
EMS ambulance vehicle with an expired DSHS-issued license
and/or certificate.
Med-Care EMS, Inc., McAllen, TX. February 17, 2012,
assessed a $750.00 administrative penalty for violating EMS
Rules 157.1l(d)(1), 157.11(d)(7), 157.11(h)(2), 157.1l(i)
(2), 157.11(j)(5)(A), 157.11(m)(1), and 157.1l(m)(1l) related
to failing to have EMS ambulance vehicle(s) adequately
equipped and supplied at all times, failing to store and
maintain all solutions and pharmaceuticals in accordance with
FDA recommendations, failing to display provider name and
license number on ambulance, and failing to have current
protocols, current equipment, supply and medication lists, and
the correct original vehicle authorization.
Medex Transportation Services, Inc., McAllen, TX.
January 19, 2012, reprimanded for violating EMS Rules
157.1l(h)(2), 157.l1(i)(2), 157.1l(j)(1) and 157.11(m)
(I1) related to failing to have EMS ambulance vehicle(s)
adequately equipped and supplied at all times.
Medical and Trauma Specialist, LP, McAllen, TX. Decem-
ber 19, 2011, assessed a $500.00 administrative penalty for
violating EMS Rules 157.1l(i)(2), 157.11()(4), 157.11(j)(5),
157.1 l(m)(1), 157.11(m)(5) and 157.1 l(m)(l 1) related to fail-
ing to have EMS ambulance vehicle(s) adequately equipped
and supplied at all times and failure to properly identify crew
by name, certification level and/or provider name.
Medico Enterprises, Inc., dba Medl Swat EMS, Houston,
TX. July 31, 2012, assessed a $1,001.00 administrative
penalty for violating EMS Rules 157.1l(d)(1) and 157.1 1(j)
(1) related to failing to have EMS ambulance vehicle(s)
adequately equipped and supplied at all times.
Medtran Services, LLC, dba Medtran Service Company,
Houston, TX. December 19, 2011, assessed a $500.00 ad-
ministrative penalty for violating EMS Rules 157.11 (m)(20)
and 157.16(d)(19) related to failing to notify the department
within one day of a change in medical director.
Miller, Jennifer J., Tyler, TX. February 29, 2012, revoca-
tion for violating EMS Rules 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(14),
157.36(b)(15), 157.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(27)
and 157.36(b)(30) related to receiving a deferred adjudica-
tion for misdemeanor theft of property, failing to disclose
the criminal history on recertification application and failing
to give the department true and complete information when
asked.
Mims Volunteer Fire Department, dba Mims VFD & Am-
bulance, Avinger, TX. August 2, 2012, assessed a $1,000.00
administrative penalty for violating EMS Rules 157.11(d)
(1), 157.11(i)(3) and 157.110)(4) related to failing to have
EMS ambulance vehicle(s) adequately equipped and supplied
at all times and failing to store, maintain and have in date
all solutions and pharmaceuticals in accordance with FDA
recommendations.
Motley County Ambulance Service, Matador, TX. June 5,
2012, reprimanded for violating EMS Rules 157.1 l(d)(1),
157.1l(d)(7) and 157.11(j)(5) related to failing to have EMS
ambulance vehicle(s) adequately equipped and supplied at all
times and failing to have provider license number displayed
on vehicle.
Mullen, Sean P., Lavon, TX. June 3, 2012, reprimanded for
violating EMS Rules 157.36(b)(7) and 157.36(b)(28) related
to failure to follow protocols by obtaining medical direction
to authorize removal of foley catheter.
Murray, Justin W., Lufkin, TX. August 2, 2012, reprimand-
ed for violating EMS Rules 157.34(a)(3), 157.36(bX30) and
HSC 773.041(b) related to staffing an EMS ambulance ve-hicle with an expired DSHS-issued license and/or certificate.
Mustapha, Ralfu, dba Alpha EMS Ambulance Service,
Garland, TX. May 11, 2012, reprimanded for violating EMS
Rules 157.1l(c)(2)(D), 157.1 l(d)(7), 157.11(j)(1), 157.11(m)
(1) 157.11(m)(5) and 157.16(d)(12) related to failing to have
EMS ambulance vehicle(s) adequately equipped and supplied
at all times, EMS crew failing to be properly identified by last
name, certification or license level and provider name, and
failing to give the Department information when requested.
Nichols, James J., Lavon, TX. November 2, 2010, eight (8)
month suspension followed by a forty (40) month probated
suspension for violating EMS Rules 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)
(19), 157.36(b)(27), 157.36(b)(28) and 157.36(b)(29) related
to utilizing fraudulent prescriptions for controlled substances
while on duty and pleading guilty to a felony deferred adju-
dication for fraudulent possession of a controlled substance/
prescription.
Noletubby, Rusty, Colorado City, TX. June 14, 2011, three
(3) month suspension followed by twenty-one (21) month
probated suspension for violating EMS Rules 157.36(b)(2),
157.36(b)(26), 157.36(b)(27) and 157.36(b)(28) related to a
positive urinalysis drug screen for alcohol while on duty.
O'Hara Flying Service II LP, dba Air Ambulance Stat,
Amarillo, TX. February 24, 2012, assessed a $3,751.00
administrative penalty for violating EMS Rules 157.11(d)
(1), 157.11(i)(3), 157.110j)(5), and 157.1 l(m)(I 1) related
to failing to have EMS ambulance vehicle(s) adequately
equipped and supplied at all times, failing to store and
maintain all solutions and pharmaceuticals in accordance with
FDA recommendations and failing to have current protocols,
current equipment, supply and medication lists and the correct
original vehicle authorization.
Oji, Ike, dba Deluxe EMS, Houston, TX. May 22, 2012,
reprimanded for violating EMS Rules 157.11(m)(25),
157.1 l(m)(26), 157.16(d)(19) and TTC 601.051 related
to failure to maintain motor vehicle liability insurance and
professional liability insurance.
Palm Valley EMS, dba Texas Medical Transport, McAllen,
TX. December 19, 2011, reprimanded for violating EMS
Rules 157.1l(c)(2)(D), 157.1(j)(7)(l) and 157.11(m)(1)
related to failing to prominently display vehicle authoriza-
tion, failing to have present emergency response guide book
and failing to assure that vehicles are maintained, operated,
equipped and staffed.
Pantuso, Patrick D., Arlington, TX. July 4, 2012, revoca-
tion for violating EMS Rules I57.36(b)(l ), 157.36(b)(2),
157.36(b)(23), 157.36(b)(28) and 157.36(b)(30) related to an
arrest for 2nd degree felony offense of arson and failure to
notify the department within 10 days of arrest.
Pargas, Joe M., Cotulla, TX. February 18, 2012, repri-
manded for violating EMS Rules 157.36(b)(5), 157.36(b)(7),
157.36(b)(28) and I57.36(b)(30) related to allowing his minor
son to ride out on ambulance calls and performing advanced
level treatment without proper medical direction.
Patriot EMS Group, Inc., dba Patriot EMS, Houston,
TX. February 11, 2012, assessed a $7,600.00 administrative
penalty for violating EMS Rules 157.1 l(m)(l), 157.11(m)
(4), 157.16(d)(14) and HSC 773.050(a) related to failing to
have EMS ambulance vehicle(s) adequately equipped and
supplied at all times and staffing an EMS ambulance vehicle
with a person that had an expired DSHS-issued license and/
or certificate.
Paul K. Ozoigbo, dba County Ambulances, Garland, TX.
February 3, 2012, assessed a $3,750.00 administrative penalty
for violating EMS Rules 157.11(c)(2XD), 157.11(d)(1)
and 157.110U)(1) related to failing to have EMS ambulance
vehicle(s) adequately equipped and supplied at all times
and failing to have current protocols, current equipment,
supply and medication lists, and the correct original vehicle
authorization.
Pena, Jason, dba South Point EMS, Elsa, TX. May 9, 2012,
assessed a $250.00 administrative penalty for violating EMS
Rules 157.11(j)(l) and 157.1 l(m)(l) related to failing to
have EMS ambulance vehicle(s) adequately equipped and
supplied at all times.
Phillips, Lawrence C., Odessa, TX. February 23, 2012, repri-
manded for violating EMS Rules I 57.36(b)(4) and 157.36(b)
(30) related to submitting untruthful and/or inaccurate state-
ments and/or information during an official investigation.
Portdllo, Jaime H., Donna, TX. June 24, 2012, revocation for
violating Chapter 53 of the Texas Occupations Code, Section53.021(b) related to a felony conviction and imprisonment
for conspiracy to possess, with intent to distribute, 161.98
kilograms of marijuana and 26.94 kilograms of cocaine.
Powell Professional Services, LLC, dba Guardian Emer-
gency Medical Services, Columbus, TX. May I1, 2012, as-
sessed a $1,600.00 administrative penalty for violating EMS
Rules 157.11(d)(1), 157.11 (d)(7), 157.1l(i)(2), 157.11(i)(3),
157.11(j)(5), 157.110)(7)(1) and 157.1 1(m)(5) related to fail-
ing to have EMS ambulance vehicle(s) adequately equipped
and supplied at all times, and EMS crew failing to be properly
identified by last name, certification or license level and
provider name.
Powell Professional Services, LLC, dba Guardian
Emergency Medical Services, Columbus, TX. May 9,
2012, reprimanded for violating EMS Rules 157.1l(m)(3),
157.11(m)(12) and 157.11(m)(32) related to failing to monitor
the quality of patient care provided, take corrective action and
enforce compliance with SOP's and/or policies.
Powers, Jacob D., Clute, TX. November 5, 2011, repri-
manded for violating EMS Rules 157.36(b)(9) and 157.36(b)
(26) related to allowing an EMT-Basic to perform advanced
levels of care.
Pro-Med EMS, LLC, San Juan, TX. January 17, 2012,
assessed a $22,500.00 administrative penalty for violating
EMS Rules 157.1l(m)(2), 157.11(m)(2)(A), 157.11(m)(3),
157.1l(m)(8), 157.1l(m)(9), 157.1 l(m)(10), 157.1 l(m)(12),
157.16(c), 157.16(d)(12) and 157.16(d)(19) related to failing
to monitor staff by not adhering to a continuous quality im-
provement plan and/or not reviewing patient care reports and
failure to give the department information upon request.
PVC EMS, Inc., dba Synergy Ambulance Service, Hous-
ton, TX. August 2, 2012, assessed a $500.00 administrative
penalty for violating EMS Rules 157.11(c)(2)(D), 157.11(d)
(1), 157.11(d)(4), 157.1l(j)(l) and 157.1l(m)(I I) related
to failing to display the vehicle authorization in the patient
compartment of each vehicle; failing to have EMS ambulance
vehicle(s) adequately equipped and supplied at all times; fail-
ing to have an environmental system capable of cooling the
patient compartment at all times; and failing to have current
protocols, equipment, supply and medication list maintained
on vehicle.
Pyse, Christopher J., Houston, TX. February 29, 2012,
revocation for violating EMS Rules 57.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)
(14), 1 57.36(b)(18), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(22), 157.36(b)
(23), 157.36(b)(24) and 157.36(b)(28) related to receiving
a deferred adjudication for a Class B misdemeanor offense
of theft and failing to give the department true and complete
information when requested.
Quitaque Volunteer Ambulance Service, Quitaque,
TX. April 17, 2012, assessed a $2,000.00 administrative
penalty for violating EMS Rules 157.11(d)(1), 157.11(i)
(3), 157.1(j)(5) and 157.11(m)(l l) related to failing to have
EMS ambulance vehicle(s) adequately equipped and supplied
at all times, failing to store and maintain all solutions and
pharmaceuticals in accordance with FDA recommendations
and failing to assure protocols, equipment, supply and medi-
cations list are maintained on each vehicle.
Ramirez, Enrique, Weslaco, TX. February 23, 2012, repri-
manded for violating EMS Rules 157.36(b)(9), 157.36(b)
(21), 157.36(b)(26) and 157.36(b)(28) related to failing
to provide appropriate level of patient care and failing to
give the department true and complete information when
requested.
Reid, Misty S., Abilene, TX. June 10, 2012, revocation for
violating EMS Rules 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)(14), 157.36(b)
(18), 157.36(b)(19), 157.36(b)(21), 157.36(b)(22), 157.36(b)
(23), 157.36(b)(27) and 157.36(b)(30) related to pleading
guilty to misdemeanor assault, conviction for misdemeanor
disorderly conduct, deferred adjudication for felony posses-
sion of a controlled substance - methamphetamine, deferred
adjudication for state jail felony theft and failure to respond to
the department's request for information.
Rhodes, Lashanthi T., Houston, TX. April 17, 2012, repri-
manded for violating EMS Rules 157.36(b)(2), 157.36(b)
(14), 157.36(b)(18) and 157.36(b)(29) related to receiving a
misdemeanor deferred adjudication for theft.
Rodriguez, Thomas, Houston, TX. July 4, 2012, six (6)
month suspension for violating EMS Rules I57.36(b)(2),
157.36(b)(23), 157.36(b)(25), 157.36(b)(26) and 157.36(b)
(28) related to a conviction for misdemeanor offense of driv-
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