Alicha Harper, C.N.A., had her license suspended after being convicted of two felonies. Harper was a nurse aide in Richmond.
Harper was charged with two counts of welfare fraud for more than $200. The court suspended a 6 year jail sentence if Harper maintained good behavior and paid $1,563 in restitution to Henrico Social Services and $1,445 in other costs.
The order for suspension of Harper’s license was filed in June. Harper was convicted in August 2005. Why did it take so long for the Department of Health to suspend her license?
The process, according to officials in the department, is a long one. Typically, a complaint must be filed, which is followed by an investigation and then a hearing performed by two members of the board with the professional in question. If a suspension or revocation is recommended, a hearing is then conducted by the entire board for that particular profession.
In the meantime, the professional continues to practice medicine.
