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Disciplinary Action Detail
Public | Disciplinary Actions | Disciplinary Detail
| Disciplinary Date: |
10/16/16 |
| PT/PTA Name: |
Nathan S. Kinnaird, PTA |
| Violated Law: |
W. Va. Code § 30-20-19(g)(4) and W. Va. Code R. § 16-1-7.2 |
| Violation: |
ON APRIL 29, 2016 THE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY RECEIVED AN ELECTRONIC MAIL FROM KINNAIRD SELF-REPORTING THAT HE HAD TAKEN A SMALL AMOUNT OF CASH FROM THE PATIENT'S RESIDENCE WHILE TREATING THE PATIENT. THE PATIENT'S SON CALLED KINNAIRD AFTER THE TREATMENT VISIT AND REPORTED TO HIM THAT THERE WAS MONEY MISSING. KINNAIRD AT THAT TIME TOLD THE PATIENT'S SON THAT HE HAD TAKEN IT AND HE PROMPTLY RETURNED IT TO HIM. KINNAIRD FAILED TO ADHERE TO THE STANDARDS OF ETHICAL PRACTICE IN A MANNER THAT IS MORAL AND HONORABLE. |
| Penalty: |
KINNAIRD'S LICENSE IS REPRIMANDED AND HE IS ORDERED TO TAKE 12 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN ETHICS IN WHICH SIX(6) HOURS OF THOSE SHALL BE COMPLETED IN PERSON AS WELL AS REIMBURSE THE BOARD FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED BY THE BOARD. ALL OF THIS SHALL BE COMPLETED WITH SIX (6) MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF THE ORDER. |
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