OSA Recommends One Year Probationary Approval for Senior Alliance - October 28th

MDCH Report Provides Groundbreaking Look At Traumatic Brain Injury in Michigan - October 28th

Granholm Receives Mental Health Commission Report - October 25th

Farmington Hills Social Work Registration Suspended - October 20th

Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy Loses License - October 19th

MDCH Issues Public Health Order Conserving Influenza Vaccine For High Priority Populations - October 15th

Flu Vaccine in Michigan Should Be Preserved for High Risk Individuals - September 13th

Canton Pharmacist Has License Summarily Suspended - October 12th

Howell Dental Hygienist Loses License - October 12th

MDCH And Health Agencies Work In Partnership On Flu Vaccine Shortage in Michigan - October 8th

Michigan Preparing For 2004 Influenza Season - October 6th

Michigan Will Help Uninsured Adults Quit Smoking - October 1st

Midland Nurse Loses License - October 1st

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Farmington Hills Social Work Registration Suspended The Michigan Office of Services to the Aging (OSA) has recommended approval of a one-year probationary status plan of a non-profit agency that manages senior services in Wayne County, following an assessment of their financial position. OSA Director Sharon Gire said the efforts and strong commitment of The Senior Alliance (TSA) management and Board to address both budget shortfalls and organizational streamlining provided OSA with the confidence that TSA would work toward improvement. “Contrary to previous reports, the Attorney General’s office has not been asked to investigate this matter,” Gire said. “We are pleased that services to seniors have not been disrupted. The action by the Commission on Services to the Aging ensures the availability of funds for services in fiscal year 2005 as planned.” The Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging approved a fiscal year 2005 Annual Implementation Plan for TSA at their meeting on October 15 with the one- year probationary status. TSA – the official name of the Region 1C Area Agency on the Aging – serves all of Wayne County excluding areas served by the Detroit Area Agency on Aging. Under a new management structure led by Interim Director Robert Brown, TSA has taken significant steps to correct the issues identified in previous audits of the Agency, including organizational restructuring and additional safeguards that will allow the agency to ensure effective management of expenses. With the support of the 34 local communities served by TSA, Gire said an agreement also has been reached between TSA and Wayne County to address liability due to the County. “I appreciate the commitment of the Board and staff for their work to resolve this issue,” Brown said. “The hard work and the spirit of goodwill exhibited by all involved parties is already laying the groundwork for a positive turnaround for TSA.” OSA staff will continue to provide technical assistance and oversight to TSA to ensure that corrective actions are implemented. Back to Top

Farmington Hills Social Work Registration Suspended The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has released the findings of a five-year project focusing on how to best address the needs of the 200,000 Michigan citizens that are living with a disability due to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The TBI Project and its findings in the report called, “Addressing Michigan’s Public Service Gaps for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury,” is the first time that such extensive data investigations have ever been carried out by any state. Full report | Executive Summary “The TBI Project was formed to improve access to this diverse and complex public system of services available to TBI patients,” said Janet Olszewski, MDCH Director. “Since their work began, this group has become the recognized national leaders in linking data regarding the cost and incidence of TBI. The findings of this project are truly groundbreaking, and will serve as a national model.” A TBI is an injury to the head arising from blunt or penetrating trauma, or from acceleration and deceleration forces, such as from a fall, car crash or being shaken. There are three categories of TBI- mild, moderate, and severe. Approximately 78 percent of all TBIs are mild; however, problems can occur six months to two years after an incident – especially in children. The TBI report focused on incidence, the use and cost of healthcare, public services available, assistive technologies, real case studies and pilot studies. Findings from this report highlight the need for comprehensive and coordinated care to be accessible to TBI patients. The report found that TBI patients and their families often have to navigate through local, state and federal programs to piece together services. Also, the TBI report found that many people who have survived TBI tend to be placed in a nursing home for the rest of their lives, even though the majority are under the age of 45. “Our son, who is now 40 years old, suffered a TBI in 1998 that required extensive surgery and left him severely disabled,” said Robert and Janet Piccirelli, who participated in the case study portion of the report. “The report from the TBI project provides an invaluable list of recommendations, and we feel very strongly that if the recommendations of this report are implemented, quality of life for our son would greatly improve.” The TBI project and report is the result of collaboration between several state departments – MDCH, the Michigan Department of Education, and the Family Independence Agency, and the private, non-profit Brain Injury Association of Michigan. “One of the most important outcomes of the TBI project was the partnership between state agencies and private organizations to focus on how to prevent the vulnerable survivors of TBI and their families from falling through the cracks,” said Michael F. Dabbs, President and CEO of the Brain injury association of Michigan. “This group effort has created a lasting linkage and means of communication that will benefit current and future TBI patients.” Michigan’s efforts to improve public TBI services has been recognized nationally. The TBI project director, Manfred Tatzmann, has been appointed to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators, and awarded the Chairperson’s Leadership Award by the Brain Injury of Association of Michigan. The TBI project also developed educational and training materials for survivors, family members, caregivers and professionals about TBI. These materials were tested in three pilot sights around Michigan – the Upper Peninsula, Southeast and Southwest Michigan. For more information, a copy of the TBI project report, or any of the training materials please visit www.michigan.gov/ltc. Back to Top

Granholm Receives Mental Health Commission Report Governor Jennifer M. Granholm formally accepted the Michigan’s Mental Health Commission’s final report today during a meeting with members in Lansing. Final Report: Part 1; Part 2. “Members of the Mental Health Commission have tirelessly worked over the course of the last 10 months to create a new vision for supporting citizens with mental illness in our state,” Granholm said. “I deeply appreciate their efforts and am anxious to review the Commission’s vision to restructure Michigan’s mental health system.” Michigan Department of Community Health Director Janet Olszewski said her department will review the Commission's report and present an implementation plan for the recommendations to the Governor sometime soon. "The work of the Commission is absolutely vital as we focus on delivering high quality mental health services to the citizens of Michigan," Olszewski said. "The report is a wonderful starting point toward a better destination for people with mental illness." Some of the substantive recommendations from the commission include: Continue to use state resources to support best practice and evidence-based research Identify children with disabilities and risk factors proactively in education and health care environments Increase recipient rights protection by strengthening accountability Convene leaders from both the private and public sectors to develop and launch a public education campaign for mental illness awareness Develop uniform guidelines for determining eligibility for mental health services Integrate mental health treatment with physical health Actively involve individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with mental illness, and children with emotional disturbance by requiring community mental health boards to have adequate representation from these groups “The Commission specifically authored its final report to the Governor to include both short-term strategies to improve the quality of care, as well as solutions that will benefit generations of Michigan’s citizens,” said Patrick Babcock, Mental Health Commission Chairman. The Commission’s work was driven by seven key goals to transform Michigan’s mental health system, including: The public knows that mental illness and emotional disturbance are treatable, recovery is possible, and people with mental illness lead productive lives The public mental health system will define clearly those persons it will serve and will address the needs of those persons at the earliest time possible A full array of high-quality mental health treatment, services, and supports is accessible to improve the quality of life for individuals with mental illness and their families No one enters the juvenile and criminal justice systems because of inadequate mental health care Michigan’s mental health system is structured and funded so that high-quality care is delivered effectively and efficiently by accountable providers. Recovery is supported by access to integrated mental and physical health care, and housing, education, and employment services Consumers and families are actively involved in service planning, delivery, and monitoring at all level of the public mental health system. A final copy of the report is available at www.michigan.gov/mentalhealth. Back to Top

Farmington Hills Social Work Registration Suspended The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has summarily suspended the certified social work registration of Amy Levin, C.S.W., based on her two felony convictions in the 6th Judicial Circuit Court, Oakland County, Michigan. Levin failed to report her convictions to MDCH as required by the Public Health Code. On December 5, 2003, Levin pled guilty to one felony count of Controlled Substance – Possession (Narcotic or Cocaine) Less Than 25 Grams and one misdemeanor count of Retail Fraud – Third Degree. The conviction stemmed from Levin’s possession of heroin. On August 4, 2004, Levin pled guilty to one felony count of Controlled Substance – Possession (Narcotic or Cocaine) Less Than 25 Grams. Levin’s conviction stemmed from her possession of crack cocaine. On October 8, 2004, MDCH issued an order immediately suspending Levin’s registration pursuant to the Public Health Code, which provides for the mandatory summary suspension of a health professional’s license upon the conviction of a felony. An administrative hearing will be scheduled to address the status of Levin’s certified social work registration. For more information on disciplinary actions taken by the health professional licensing boards within MDCH, please go to http://www.michigan.gov/mdch, and click on Health Systems and Licensing. Back to Top

Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy Loses License The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has summarily suspended the pharmacy license of the Medicine Shoppe in Hancock, Michigan. The MDCH Bureau of Health Professions orders a summary suspension when it believes that the public’s health, safety, and welfare warrant emergency action. The suspension is a result of audits of controlled substances that revealed significant shortages of OxyContin, Percocet and Percodan, and the Medicine Shoppe’s failure to report to the DCH the loss of the controlled substances and required by the Public Health Code. On October 11, 2004, MDCH issued an order immediately suspending the Medicine Shoppe’s license pursuant to the Public Health Code. The Public Health Code states that the Department shall seize all controlled substances owned or possessed by the Medicine Shoppe at the time of the summary suspension pending completion of these proceedings. An administrative hearing will be scheduled to address the status of the Medicine Shoppe’s pharmacy license. For more information on disciplinary actions taken by the health professional licensing boards within MDCH, please go to http://www.michigan.gov/mdch, and click on Health Systems and Licensing. Back to Top

MDCH Issues Public Health Order Conserving Influenza Vaccine For High Priority Populations Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Director Janet Olszewski issued a Public Health Order on Wednesday that strictly limits existing influenza vaccine only to high-risk individuals in Michigan. Olszewski said the order was issued as a precaution to ensure that those at highest risk will receive the influenza vaccination. “We have received great cooperation from thousands of providers around the state since receiving notification of the flu vaccine shortage nationwide, but far too much anecdotal evidence still exists that some providers are not following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines,” Olszewski said. “We want to provide as much support to local physicians as possible, and this Public Health Order will give them guidance.” The order requires all health care providers in Michigan to limit influenza vaccine to persons in high-risk categories. The order also requires health care providers that possess vaccine to cooperate with local health officials to assess and coordinate supply to protect high-risk individuals. Michigan is the fourth state nationwide to issue such an order. The Public Health Order limits the influenza vaccine to the following populations: All children aged 6 to 23 months, Adults aged 65 and older, Persons aged two to 64 years with underlying chronic medical conditions, All women who will be pregnant during influenza season, Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities, Children, aged 6 months to 18 years of age, on chronic aspirin therapy Health-care workers with direct patient care, and Out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of children less than six months of age. Under Michigan’s Public Health Code, Olszewski – as Michigan’s State Public Health Officer – is granted broad statutory authority to safeguard Michigan citizens if she believes the public health to be at risk. A full copy of the Public Health Order can be found at www.michigan.gov/mdch. Back to Top

Howell Dental Hygienist Loses License Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Director Janet Olszewski said today that the state’s limited supply of influenza vaccination should be preserved for children between the ages of six months to 23 months, seniors over the age of 65, and other high risk populations. Olszewski – flanked by members of the health care community – said early estimates indicate that Michigan will only have about half of the flu vaccine supply it needs during a typical year, making it critically important to preserve vaccine for those most at-risk. “This effort to coordinate our remaining vaccine supply requires a true partnership with the private providers in the community who administer the majority of the vaccines in the state of Michigan,” Olszewski said. “This is an enormous logistical feat that Michigan is undertaking for the first time – and we will succeed.” Today, Olszewski said the state is asking physicians who administer influenza vaccine to restrict administration of the vaccine to those people in priority groups, which include: All children aged 6-23 months, Adults aged 65 years and older, Persons aged 2-64 years with underlying chronic medical conditions, All women who will be pregnant during influenza season, Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities, Children 6 months to 18 years of age on chronic aspirin therapy, Health-care workers with direct patient care, and Out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of children aged less than 6 months. Dr. Dean Sienko, acting state Chief Medical Executive, said during the press conference that state officials are continuing to meet with health care providers to more concretely define the priority populations, but that healthy adults should refrain from getting a flu vaccine this season. “If you’re a healthy adult in line to receive a flu shot, we want you to seriously consider getting out of line and saving your dose for a senior citizen or a sick child,” Sienko said. “Every vaccine dose given to a healthy adult is one less that can be given to an at-risk individual.” Michigan learned last week that the Chiron Corporation – a major influenza vaccine supplier for the United States – would be unable to distribute more than 40 million vaccine doses in the United States for the 2004–05 influenza season. Since that time, an unprecedented effort to coordinate supplies of vaccine has been ongoing between MDCH and the Michigan Association of Local Public Health and private providers around the state, Sienko said. State officials also offered alternative methods for populations not at-risk to stay healthy during the flu season. “Now is a critical time for the people of our state to not only practice good citizenship by allowing high-risk individuals to receive a flu shot, but also taking simple precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones from an illness that can be very serious,” said Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom, Michigan’s Surgeon General. Wisdom said there are several things that can be done to avoid getting the flu and spreading it to others, even without getting a flu vaccine, such as: Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing – with soap and warm water, or an alcohol-based hand cleaner. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. Remember to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze and then wash your hands with soap and warm water. Living a healthy lifestyle is your best defense against illness. Exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet with plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of fluids, and get plenty of rest. For more information about influenza activity in Michigan, check the MDCH web site at www.michigan.gov/influenza. Back to Top

Howell Dental Hygienist Loses License The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has summarily suspended the pharmacist license of Joseph Paul Licari, R.Ph., based on his felony conviction in the Third Judicial Circuit Court, Wayne County, Michigan. Licari failed to notify MDCH of his conviction as required by the Public Health Code. On April 21, 2004, Licari pled guilty to Prescription Form-Manufacture/Delivery for fraudulently dispensing controlled substances to his wife. Licari was placed on probation with terms for a period of six months and was ordered to pay fines and costs totaling $1,425.00. On September 29, 2004, MDCH issued an order immediately suspending Licari’s license pursuant to the Public Health Code, which provides for the mandatory summary suspension of a health professional’s license upon the conviction of a felony. An administrative hearing will be scheduled to address the status of Licari’s pharmacist license. For more information on disciplinary actions taken by the health professional licensing boards within MDCH, please go to http://www.michigan.gov/mdch, and click on Health Systems and Licensing. Back to Top

Howell Dental Hygienist Loses License The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has summarily suspended the registered dental hygienist license of Jana D. Walther, R.D.H., based on her felony conviction in the 44th Judicial Circuit Court, Livingston County, Michigan. Walther failed to report her conviction to MDCH as required by the Public Health Code. On December 19, 2003, Walther pled guilty to one felony count of Operating – While Intoxicated –Occupant Less Than 16, Second or Subsequent Offense Notice. As a result, Walther was sentenced to serve eight days in jail with eight days credit, and ordered to pay costs and fees totaling $420.00. In addition, Walther was placed on probation for a period of 36 months, was ordered to submit to drug and alcohol testing and treatment at the request of the field agent. On October 4, 2004, MDCH issued an order immediately suspending Walther’s license pursuant to the Public Health Code, which provides for the mandatory summary suspension of a health professional’s license upon the conviction of a felony. An administrative hearing will be scheduled to address the status of Walther’s registered dental hygienist license. For more information on disciplinary actions taken by the health professional licensing boards within MDCH, please go to http://www.michigan.gov/mdch, and click on Health Systems and Licensing. Back to Top

MDCH And Health Agencies Work In Partnership On Flu Vaccine Shortage in Michigan Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) officials continue to meet with the leadership of the state’s public health departments to determine how best to distribute the state's limited supply of influenza vaccine. This week, MDCH Director Janet Olszewski called together representatives of the Michigan Association of Local Public Health (MALPH) following the announcement Tuesday that a major U.S. supplier – the Chiron Corporation – will not be providing any of the approximately 50 million doses, or about half the nation's supply, that had been expected this year. MDCH is developing a coordinated strategy in conjunction with hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, home health agencies and others to quickly inventory where and how much vaccine there is in the state, Olszewski said. “Our partners in this effort have all agreed that our No. 1 priority is to ensure that vaccine is first distributed those that will need it the most this season,” Olszewski said. “We believe the coordination of the flu vaccine supply will be critical as we work to protect Michigan’s most high-risk populations.” Given the potential shortages this season, priority groups for vaccination are: All children aged 6 to 23 months Adults aged 65 and over Persons aged two to 64 years with underlying chronic medical conditions All women who will be pregnant during influenza season Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities Children, aged 6 months to 18 years of age, on chronic aspirin therapy Health-care workers with direct patient care, and Out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of children less than six months of age. Persons in priority groups identified above should be encouraged to search locally for vaccine if their usual health-care provider does not have vaccine available. The state also is issuing guidance – with the help of the Michigan State Medical Society and the Michigan Osteopathic Association – to private physicians in regards to flu vaccine shortage in Michigan. Dr. Matthew Boulton, State Chief Medical Executive, said the state’s guidance regarding conversation of vaccine is in line with federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. "We will be asking health care providers to provide vaccine to our state’s high risk populations first,” Boulton said. “Fortunately, the flu season is in its earliest stages in Michigan and we have had some time to plan how to make the most effective use of the vaccine in the state.” Despite the shortages, Dr. Dean Sienko, Medical Director of the Ingham County Health Department, said there are measures everyone can take to limit their exposure to the flu. "With or without a flu shot, there are actions you can and should take to stay healthy during flu season," Sienko said. "Wash your hands well and often, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and stay away from people with flu-like symptoms. If you do get sick, stay home. We also ask all Michigan citizens to work extra hard this year to remind people of these effective prevention actions.” Healthy habits can protect everyone from getting germs or spreading germs at home, school, or work. Simple actions – like covering your mouth and nose and cleaning your hands often – can stop germs and prevent illnesses and reduce sick days. For more information regarding staying healthy during the flu season, visit http://www.cdc.gov/germstopper. Approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu each year, with an estimated 36,000 deaths nationally. About 1,000 deaths result from influenza in Michigan annually, with almost all occurring in the senior population. For the latest information about influenza in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/mdch. The department’s influenza page can be accessed using the first quick link on the right-hand column. Back to Top

Michigan Preparing For 2004 Influenza Season The Michigan Department of Community Health has confirmed two cases of influenza in the state – the first of the 2004 flu season. Both cases of influenza – one in a 35-year-old Oakland County man, and the second in a 9-week-old infant in Kalamazoo County – have been confirmed as Influenza A, according to officials at the state’s public health laboratory in Lansing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta is expected to upgrade Michigan flu activity to “sporadic” this week, the lowest level of influenza activity the federal government tracks, said Janet Olszewski, Director of the Michigan Department of Community Health. “These cases of influenza have appeared slightly earlier than what we usually see in a typical year, but we do not have enough information to yet predict what type of flu season Michigan will experience,” Olszewski said. Sporadic flu cases are often seen in Michigan during October and November. Flu activity typically begins to increase in late November. Activity often peaks in January, but can sometimes peak earlier or later, depending on the severity and occurrences of the flu. Michigan received word, along with other states, on Tuesday that the London-based Chiron Corporation – a major manufacturer of the flu vaccine – will not be shipping supplies this influenza season, a move that will radically impact the amount of flu vaccine available in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 54 million doses of Fluzone - the name of the vaccine manufactured by Aventis Pasteur - will be distributed this season in the United States. Of these doses, approximately 30 million doses already have been distributed nationwide. Given the potential shortages this season, priority groups for vaccination with inactivated influenza vaccine this season are: All children aged 6 to 23 months Adults over the age of 65 Persons aged two to 64 years with underlying chronic medical conditions All women who will be pregnant during influenza season Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities Children, aged 6 months to 18 years of age, on chronic aspirin therapy Health-care workers with direct patient care, and Out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of children over the age of six months. Persons in priority groups identified above should be encouraged to search locally for vaccine if their usual health-care provider does not have vaccine available. Children under the age of 9 require two doses of vaccine if they have not previously been vaccinated. All children at high risk of complications from influenza, including those aged 6 to 23 months, should be vaccinated with a first or second dose, depending on vaccination status. However, local health departments and private health providers should not hold doses in reserve to ensure that two doses will be available. Rather, available vaccine should be used to vaccinate persons in priority groups on a first come, first serve basis. Healthy persons who are 5 to 49 years of age and not pregnant, including health-care workers (except those who care for severely immunocompromised patients in special care units) and persons caring for children under the age of six months should be encouraged to be vaccinated only with live attenuated influenza vaccine – or Flumist – after priority groups are addressed. Olszewski said individuals who are not included in one of the priority groups above should be informed about the urgent vaccine supply situation and asked to forego or defer vaccination. People with severe allergies to hens’ eggs should not be vaccinated. Healthy habits can protect everyone from getting germs or spreading germs at home, school, or work. Simple actions – like covering your mouth and nose and cleaning your hands often – can stop germs and prevent illnesses and reduce sick days. For more information regarding staying healthy during the flu season, visit http://www.cdc.gov/germstopper. Approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu each year, with an estimated 36,000 deaths nationally. About 1,000 deaths result from influenza in Michigan annually, with almost all occurring in the senior population. For the latest information about influenza in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/mdch. The department’s influenza page can be accessed using the first quick link on the right-hand column. Back to Top

Michigan Will Help Uninsured Adults Quit Smoking Beginning today, smokers who are uninsured in Michigan may qualify for a free two-month supply of nicotine patches or gum to help them quit smoking. The nicotine patches or gum will be supplied to uninsured Michigan adults through the free “I Can Quit” Telephone Coaching Program, funded by the Michigan Department of Community Health. The program is funded with $1.5 million in smoking prevention dollars. “Every effort the state of Michigan can make to help citizens – especially those that are uninsured in Michigan – quit smoking is a step in the right direction,” said Janet Olszewski, Director of the Michigan Department of Community Health. “Given the limited amount of state resources we had available to begin this endeavor, we decided to target the program specifically toward those citizens that need help with paying for patches or gum.” Olszewski said nicotine reduction therapies are usually covered for individuals enrolled in private health insurance programs. Each year, Michigan spends $881 million in its Medicaid program alone treating tobacco-related illnesses. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease among all populations in the United States – resulting in 400,000 deaths annually, 15,000 of them in Michigan. Anyone who wants to quit smoking or chewing tobacco can call the state’s toll-free number for free peer coaching; however, only those without health insurance will qualify for the free nicotine patches or gum. In order to receive free nicotine patches, uninsured callers must enroll in the coaching portion of the program and set a quit date within 30 days. Funding for the nicotine patches or gum is limited so it will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Uninsured individuals can call the “I Can Quit” Program at 1-800-480-QUIT (7848) for help in stopping smoking. Assistance is free and confidential. Back to Top

Midland Nurse Loses License The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) has summarily suspended the nursing licenses of John S. Jones, R.N., L.P.N., based on his felony conviction in the 42nd Judicial Circuit Court, Midland County, Michigan. Jones failed to report his conviction as required by the Public Health Code. On October 1, 2003, Jones pled guilty to one felony count of Medical Records/Intentionally Placing False Information on Chart. The conviction stemmed from Jones falsely documenting that he administered medications while employed at a Midland nursing home. As a result, Jones was placed on probation for a period of 12 months and was ordered to pay fines, costs, and fees totaling $1,320.00. On September 24, 2004, MDCH issued an order summarily suspending Jones’ licenses pursuant to the Public Health Code, which provides for the mandatory summary suspension of a health professional’s license upon the conviction of a felony. An administrative hearing will be scheduled to address the status of Jones’ nursing licenses. For more information on disciplinary actions taken by the health professional licensing boards within MDCH, please go to http://www.michigan.gov/mdch, and click on Health Systems and Licensing. Back to Top