MN BMP Publishable Press Releases, November 12, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (11/16/2016)(readMedia)-- Sharyn L. Barney, M.D. #31889

Murray County Medical Center

2042 Juniper Avenue

Slayton, MN 56172

Year of Birth: 1956

Date of Action: November 12, 2016

Nature of Misconduct: Failure to conform to the minimum standard of care; improper management of medical records.

Action Taken: Dr. Barney's license is conditioned as follows:

1. She is reprimanded.

2. She shall successfully complete, within one year, the following pre-approved courses:

a. Medical records management.

b. Professional boundaries.

3. Upon successful completion of the pre-approved coursework, she shall write a paper, for review and approval by the Committee, discussing what she has learned from the coursework, what she might had done differently in her treatment of the patient involved in the Board's investigation, and how she will implement the combined knowledge into her practice.

4. She shall not prescribe, dispense, or administer any prescription drug or drug sample for her own use or for her family members' use.

5. She may petition for reinstatement of an unconditional license upon successful completion of the terms of this Order.

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John W. Emblom, D.O. #27767

Alexandria Clinic, PA

610 30th Avenue West

Alexandria, MN 56308-3403

Year of Birth: 1955

Date of Action: November 12, 2016

Nature of Misconduct: Inability to practice medicine due to illness; becoming addicted to a drug or intoxicant, and violating the terms of his Health Professionals Services Program (HPSP) Participation Agreement.

Action Taken: Dr. Emblom's license is suspended. The suspension is stayed contingent upon his compliance with the following terms and conditions:

1. He shall participate in the HPSP and fully comply with all terms and conditions of his HPSP Participation Agreement and Monitoring Plan, including all modifications resulting from this Order. Failure to comply with his HPSP Monitoring Plan shall constitute a violation of this Order.

2. He may petition for reinstatement no sooner than three years from the date of the order and upon submission of proof of at least three years of documented, uninterrupted recovery.

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William G. Nelson, M.D. #32416

2960 Winnetka Avenue North, Suite 208

Crystal, MN 55427-2866

Year of Birth: 1954

Date of Action: November 12, 2016

Nature of Misconduct: Unethical conduct; failure to conform to the minimum standard of care.

Action Taken: Dr. Nelson's license is conditioned as follows:

1. He is reprimanded.

2. He shall complete, within 90 days, a pre-approved professional boundaries course.

3. He shall, within 90 days after successful completion of the pre-approved professional boundaries course, write and submit a paper, for review and approval by the Committee, discussing what he has learned from the course, why his patients perceived his conduct as inappropriate, and what changes he has made to his practice.

4. He shall practice in a pre-approved setting.

5. He shall meet quarterly with a designated Board member.

6. He shall pay a $7,348.50 civil penalty.

7. He may petition for reinstatement of an unconditional license no sooner than two years from the date of the Order.