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Connecticut nursing board hears evidence that LPN surrendered New York license after conviction; defense disputes disciplinary characterization
Summary
A Department of Public Health investigator testified that Luis Humberto Alfaro surrendered his New York practical nurse license after a 2023 conviction; the Department alleges Alfaro failed to disclose the surrender and a conviction on his Connecticut applications. Defense counsel said the surrender was voluntary and not a disciplinary action by New York licensing authorities.
The Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing convened a public disciplinary hearing on a complaint against licensed practical nurse Luis Humberto Alfaro, petition number 2023-1256, on the record at 1:40 p.m. Chair Mary Dieteman opened the session and affirmed the panel’s role in preparing proposed findings for the full board.
The Department of Public Health urged the panel to consider records showing that Alfaro applied for Connecticut licensure by endorsement on Jan. 18, 2023, one day after a conviction in New York criminal court. "The Department is alleging that respondent knowingly concealed information, which he knew would impact his application for licensure," Department attorney Anthony Nanny told the panel, summarizing the Department’s theory that Alfaro failed to notify Connecticut within 90 days and did not disclose the voluntary surrender on his Feb. 6, 2024 renewal.
The Department introduced a package of exhibits…
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