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STATE OF WASHII.GTON

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
WASHINGTON CORRECTIONS CENTER FOR WOMEN
MS: WP-04 . 9601 Bujacich Rd. hl.W.. Gig Harbor, WA 98332-8300

August 8, 2005

Ms. Sylvia 1. Cornish
Attorney at Law
1776 Fowler, Suite 11
Richland, WA 99352

RE:
Dear Ms. Cornish:
Your letter, dated July 1,2005, received in this office on August 4,2005, has been
directed to me for response, Since receipt of your letter I have been attempting to track
down an investigative file regarding the matter you refer to in your letter, I have not been
able to find a file regarding this issue under the offender's name, However, if this was an
investigation of a physician, it would be under the physician's name,
Would you please provide me with the following information:
Date of alleged incident;
Date (or approximate date) offender reported the alleged incident;
Person to whom offender reported the alleged incident; and
Name of treating physician involved in the alleged incident.
In your letter you state, "She apparently reported the incident to staff but says that your
investigation into her complai.nt ~lete when she was released from WCCW ',"
ThIS statement Implies that M S , _ l l e d a formal complaint, that an mvestigation
was initiated, and that whoever was doing that investigation communicated something
about it to M s , _ p r i o r to her release, As you did not provide a Medical Release
Authorization signed by Ms.
am unable to discuss the contents of her
medical file; however, I can assure you that there is nothing in this file to substantiate
such a claim, I have also checked with our Grievance Department and have been advised
that Ms
id not file a grievance regarding this alleged incident,

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uWorking Together for SJ\FE Communities"

872

:Mr. Sylvia T. Cornish

Page Two
August 8, 2005

Again, if you will provide me with the information requested above, I will be able to
investigate this matter further. If'Ms. ~ishes to communicate with me
directly, please advise her that, because she is no longer at this institution, she will need
to provide me with a Medical Release Authorization authorizing me to release ary
medical information. To ensurethat Ms. _ i s the person who has signed the
Release, the Release will need to be nota~ it has been determined that a formal
complaint was in fact filed, that an investigation was initiated, and an investigative report
. completed, this matter would then be treated as a Public Disclosure Request.
Sincerely, I /

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Public Information Officer/Legal Liaison
cc:

Kelly Kelly, WCCW Intelligence & Investigations Chief

873

SYLVIA T. CORNISH
ATTORNEY AT LAW
]776 FOWLER, SlJJTE ]]
RICBLAND, WA 99352

RlEC[E~V[E D
.~UG

04 2005

WASHINGTON CORRECTION CENTER FOR WOMEI'/
S\lPERINTEIWEnT'{I OFfICE

Phone 509·734·9934
Fax 509·735·2840
July 1,2005

Kelli Kelley, Investigator
WCCC
9601 Bujacich Rd. N.W.
Gig Harbor, WA 99332·8300

Dear Ms. Kelley:
contacted me asking for my help in getting her an update about
your investigation into her claimed sexual assault at WCCc. I represented Ms.
n her underlying criminal charge that resulted in her incarceration.

Ms~):plajnP-..d to me that she suffered from several medical problems
during her incarceration and received medical care at the facility on numerous occasions.
She claims that during a pelvic examination, her treating physician "molested" her. She
apparently reported the incident to staff but says that your investigation into her
complaint was incomplete when she was released from WCCC.
'
At this tirre, Ms_ _is simply asking to be informed about the progress in
your investigation. She is very concerned that someone might be similarly sexually
assaulted in the future and wants to do everything she can to make sure that this does not
happen to anyone else. Please give her the courtesy of an update on your investi at
of her complaint. Ms.~an be contacted a

Sincerely,

&-lt~

Sylvia Tarkenton Cornish
copy:

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Frakes, Kelly L.
Ronan, Merrissa B
Friday, August 05, 2005 2:23 PM
Frakes, Kelly L.
RE: Request Re:

From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

Hi Kelly, the last pelvic exam was performed 03/08/05
-----Origina\ Message-----

Frakes, Kelly L.
Friday, August 05,2005 11:36 AM
Ronan, Merrissa B
RE: Request fle:

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

Thank You!
-----Original Message----From:

Ronan, Merrissa B

Sent:
Friday, August OS, 2005 12:35 PM
To:
Frakes, Kelly L.
Subject: RE: Request Re:
Hi Kelly, just wanted to let you know that the medical file is over at AVCC/ALF, and they are looking for the into.
you need.
-----Original Message----From:
Frakes, Kelly L.
Sent:
Friday, August OS, 2005 10:35 AM
To: Ronan, Merrissa B
Subject:
Request Re;

Could some one please look at her medical records and determine when a pelvic exam was done on her.
I have a public disclosure I am trying to answer.
Thank You,

Kelly Frakes
Correctional Investigator II
Washington Correctional Center for Women
253-858-4243

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E:aATE O~ WASHlhlGTOhj

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
OFFICE OF CORRECTIOI-JAL OPERATIONS
WASHINGTOI' CORRECTIONS CENTER FOR WOMEI,
P.O 8DX 17, Iv1S WP-o~ ·9601 Bujacict, lid N.W.. GIg Harbor, WA 9833S-00'17

April] 9,2005

TO:

Belinda D. Stewart
Superintendent, WCCW

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FROM:

SUBJECT:

ALLEGATION OF INAPPROPRIATE PELVIC EXAM BY DOCTOR MARTIN
IVERSON CASE WCCW 03-022-05

SYNOPSIS:

On March 25, 2005, Classification Counselor 3 (CC3) Denise Jackson contacted the
Intelligence and Investigation Unit (lTV). She said that two offenders had alleged that
during a pelvic examine Doctor Martin Iverson had touched them inappropriately and
CC3 Jackson was having both offenders write statements.
OFFENDE

I conducted an interview with Offender
she said that she
"endured sexual abuse" while undergoing a PAP smear performed by Doctor Martin
Iverson.
Offender _ a i d that while Doctor Iverson was performing a breast exam, he
positioned his pelvis/crotch on her elbow. Offend~aid that this made her
uncomfortable to the degree that she moved her elbow away from that area.
Offender ~id Dr. Iverson inserted the clamp ~m) four separate times
stating th~uld not locate her cervix. Offender~aid that after Dr. Iverson said
he could not locate her cervix, that he was "going to have to use his fingers." She said
that Dr. Iverson then inserted two fingers into her vagina, resting his thumb on her
clitoris. Offender_aid that after several seconds Dr. Iverson moved his thumb to
the side and "pull~ngers in and out of her vagina a few times" before he stated that
he found her cervix.

"Wori~jng

Together for Sj.~FE Communities"

876

Offender. s a i d that she has had several PAP smears in the past and only on one
occasion did the physician have difficulties locating her cervix on the first attempt. She
also said that she has never felt as uncomfortable with a physician as she did with Dr.
Iverson, that, "it seems his feelings are so cold, that he doesn't really care about his
patient. "
I asked Offender_if the nurse was present during the exam. She said, "Yes, she
(Student Nurse Elizabeth Canady) was standing by her knees". I asked Offender. if
she had said anything to Dr. Iverson in regards to her feeling uncomfortable. She said
"No." (See Attachment 1)
OFFENDER

I-conducted an interview with Offender
, DO~Offender
aid that she had a scheduled si~intment with Dr. Iverson due to
lower abdominal and back pain. Offender_said that Dr. Iverson felt that a
pelvic exam was in order.

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Offende
aid that Doctor Iverson dawned a pair of rubber gloves and
proceeded to lubricate them with K-Y Jelly. She said that she was on the table with no
~and Dr. Iverson asked her to place her feet in stirrups. I asked Offender
she was given a gown. She said, "No, that she had her top on and nothing
but a sheet over her legs."
Offender_said that prior to inserting his fingers into her vagina, Dr. Iverson
utilized one ofthe fingers with K-Y Jelly on it to "rub her clitoris three times". She
stated that he seemed to have taken an "extra long time to do the examination." I asked
Offend~f the nurse was in the room during the exam. She said that the nurse
was gathering equipment for the exam and once that was done she positioned herself on
the left side of her head and was not visible to watch the exam.
Offender_tated that she has never had a doctor touch her like that or make her
feel that uncomfortable before. (See Attachment 2)
CNA ESTHER MENDIOLA STATEMENT
I conducted an interview with CNA Esther Mendiola on April 5, 2005. I asked Ms.
Mendiola if she was present during a pelvic exam that Doctor Iverson was conducting on
Offende~ She said that specifically she could not remember because ~duct
multiply pelvic exams in a day. At that time I produced a photo of Offender_again
she could not recall the incident.
1 then asked her to explain the procedure when a doctor is conducting a pelvic exam. Ms.
Mendiola said that the offenders are checked in by the CNA. The vitals are taken by any
of the attending nursing assistants schedule for that day.

877

She stated that the physician/provider will review the offender's chart, speak with the
offender concerning their sick call complaint, and discuss what should be done. If a
pelvic exam is necessary. The CNA will "set-up" for this procedure. The offender is
then asked to remove her clothing from the waist down and given a paper gown to cover
up. The physician/provider leaves the room while the offender disrobes. When the
offender is done, the CNA will call the physician/provider back into the exam room.
Ms. Mendiola stated that the physician then asks the offender to lie down, slide down on
the table and assists them with placing their heels in the stirrups for the examination.
The CNA is usually positioned to right or left of the offender's knee. The CNA stands
close enough to the provider to render assistance but remains close enough to the
offender to observe "face grimaces" or anxiety levels.
Ms. Mendiola said that if a finger examination is deemed necessary the physician will
"glove up" and the CNA will apply K-Y Jelly to the gloved fingers. The offender is
covered with a paper drape from the waist down and the CNA is present during the entire
procedure. She said that this procedure is done while the physician is standing. The
physician places one hand on the top side stomach/pelvic bone area while the other hand
is performing the vaginal examination. The offender then slides back up on the table into
a sitting position and removes her heels from the stirrups. The physician then steps out of
the examination room while the patient gets dressed, he/she then returns to the room and
addresses their findings.
Ms. Mendiola states that the times she has assisted Dr. Iverson with pelvic exams as well
as other medical procedure, lie has acted very professional and 'explains allprocedures in
length to his patients prior to performing it. (See Attachment 3)
MARTIN IVERSON.

MD

I conducted an interview with Doctor Iverson on April 18,2005. During the interview, I
asked ifhe recalled conducting a gynecological examination on Offender
Doctor Iverson could not remember Offende"l showed him a picture of Offender
~nd again he did not recall examining Offender ~t that time, I explained to
Doctor Iverson that Offend~had made allegations against him that during a PAP
smear that she endured sexual abuse. While he was performing a breast exam, he
positioned his pelvis/crotch on her elbow and during a PAP, he inserted the clamp
(speculum) four separate times stating that he could not locate her cervix. That he was
going to have to use his fingers, inserted two fingers into her vagina, resting his thumb on
her clitoris. That after several seconds he moved his thumb to the side and "pulled his
fingers in and out a few times" before he found her cervix.
Dr. Iverson said examining the opposite breast can require standing on one's tiptoes and
leaning across the patient, body contact is unavoidable. He then said that during a pelvic
exam inserting two fingers in the vagina with some upward motion, in an attempt to bring
the cervix and the uterus attached to it, up into the lower abdomen so that it may be felt

878

by the second hand in the lower part of the abdomen. This process is performed to feel
the shape of the uterus. However, unintentional, the thumb will brush the clitoris.
I then explained to him that Offender~DOC"'so alleged that
during a sick call, she had complaine~s and he wanted a pelvic exam.
At that time, I showed him a picture of Offender _ . Doctor Iverson recalled
O f f e n d e _ e said that she was in an exam room and when he came into the
room, she had informed him that she did not want him to examine her. Doctor Iverson
said he left the room and had Doctor Fuller conduct her examination. I asked Doctor
Iverson if he had asked the Offender why she did not want him to examine her and he
said no, sometimes they prefer a female Doctor.
I then informed Doctor Iverson of the alleged allegations from Offender _ t h a t
she was on the table with no clothes on and that prior to inserting his fingers into her
vagina, he put K-Y Jelly on one finger and rub her clitoris three times.
Doctor Iverson said that the patient is provided with a paper gown and sheet. The paper
gown is placed over the top portion of the body with the opening in the front. The white
paper sheet covers the lower body. Doctor Iverson said that in the above statement that
sometimes the thumb will brush the clitoris. That as a Doctor, he is professional and
always has.a nurse in the room when he is examining an offender.
I asked him where the nurse stands when he is conducting a gynecologic examination.
He said that the nurse stands by the knee ofthe patient while assisting with the
instruments as needed. At that time I asked Doctor Iverson ifhe could provide a
statement of a typical gynecological examination, he said, "yes". (See Attachment 4)
POLYGRAPH:

On April 18,2005, GSR Polygraph Services William D. Tufts administered a polygraph
examination. The purpose of the examination is to verify or refute Offend~
_
DOC_legations that Dr. Iverson rubbed her clitoris during a medical
~ed on t~logical response produced by the subject on three (3)
polygraph charts, in the opinion of the examiner, she was not attempting deception when
she answered "yes" to the following relevant questions:
I. During your medical exam with Dr. Iverson, did he rub your clitoris before sticking
his fingers into your vagina?
2. Before Dr. Iverson stuck his fingers into your vagina, did he rub your clitoris 3
times?

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CONCLUSION:

Verified that student nurse Elizabeth Canady from Bryant College Port Orchard, W A
was in the examining room with Offender ~ DO~hen a
gynecological examination was conducted.~s not available for an
interview. Several attempts were made to conduct a phone interview with no availability.
At this time the allegation of lnappropriate Pelvic Exam made against Doctor Martin
lverson are unsubstantiated and unfound.
Offender
D O C _ d Offender
DO~
received Mental Health counseling through Correctional Mental Health Manger Dr.
Ronald Dahlbeck.
Health Care Manager Patrick Shannon will meet with Offender
DOC
~d Offender
, DO~d explain the gynecological
examination procedure.
ATTACHMENT:

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OFFENDER"-, DOCSTEMENT DATED 3-25-05
OFFENDER~DO
TATEMENTDATED3/24/05
CNA ESTHER MENDIOLA STATEMENT STATEMENT DATED 4/5/05

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MARTIN IVERSON, MD, STAEMENTDATED 2/20/05

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April 5th 2005

To whom it may concern,
I was asked by investigator Kelly to write down our procedures during sickcall and my routine
when assisting Dr Iversen during a pelvic examination Inmates are checked in by CNA's. Vitals
are taken by anyone of the attending CNA's/ MA students scheduled for that day. When there is
a room available we bring back the Inmates in order of whom came in first and examining room
availability. The Physicianl Provider look at the chart and speak to the inmates conceming their
sickcall complaint and assess what should be done. At that point if a pelvic is necessary. The
CNA's are asked to set up for this procedure. The inmate is asked to remove her clothing from
the waist down and given a paper drape to cover up with Physicians and Providers ieaves while
the inmates undress. Then I call him/her to come back in to the room. The Doctor/ provider then
ask the inmate to lie down and slide down on the table and assist her heels onto the stir-ups for
the examination. I position myself by the inmate to the left or right of her knees. I stand close
enough to assist the Doctors/ Providers with equiptment needed and close enough to
acknowledge the patient during the examination to observe face grimaces or anxiety levels
during the examination and to be there if they need our help or support. Depending on whether a
finger examination is necessary, the Doctor/ Provider gloves up and the CNA applies KY jelly to
the Doctors gloved fingers for the examination. The inmate is covered up with a paper drape
durinq the whole procedure from her waist down. Likewise, CNA are present throughout the
whole examination right next to knee area. This part of the examination is preformed standing ...
He/she places one hand on the top side of the patients stomach/pelvic bone area while the other
hand Is doing the vaginal examination. There after we assist the inmate to slide back up on the
examination table. Then to a sitting position and remove her heels from the stir-ups. The
Doctors/Providers step out while the patient gets dressed and return to talk to them about their
findings.
During the times that I have had to assist Dr iversen with both pelvic and other medical
procedures. To my best of my knowledge he has acted in a very professional manner and has
explained procedures in length to his patients before actually performing the treatment plan. He
provides a caring and knowledgeable evaluation of his work and displays professionalism at all
times.

Signed Esther Mendiola CNA

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GYNECOLOGJC PROCEDURE
The following is a description of a typical gynecological examination for inmates and
investigators to understand the procedure of 3 evnecoloeic
examination .
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The patient is placed on an examination table provided with a paper gown and sheet. The
paper gown i, placed over the lop portion of the body with the opening in the front. The
white paper sheet IS to cover the lower body for facilitation of the gynecological

examination.
Aside hom the remainder of the physical examination and focusing just on the
gynecological pan ofthe examination, I usually start from the top and do an initial
inspection of the breasts, visually looking to detect abnormalities of the skin such as
dimpling, bruising, vascular patterns of red and, purpl e, looking for skin lesions, cracking
of the nipples, discharge from the nipples, and retraction of the nipples. This is done botb
with the patient sitting up, sometimes forward so that the breasts dangle and with the
patient sitting upright, hands on her hips and at other times lying down. The breasts are
examined from the opposite side so the patient is placed on her back starting on the left
side, the arm raised above her head, examination begins with the axilla also known as the
armpit, looking for any swollen lymph nodes, or other glands, lumps and for masses.
This proceeds along the tail from the armpit down and can be either done in a circular
pattern or crisscross pattern several times examining the entire breast with a typical
examination per breasts taking four minutes. The clavicle is palpated both above and
below to feel for lymph nodes that might be there as well. The same process is repeated
on the right. The patient's left ann would be put down and the right ann put up, the
exammer would stand on the patient's left to examine the patient's axilla and breast. In
addition to just palpating or feeling of the breast with the fingertips and hands, the breast
is squeezed in an attempt to identify any discharge, this could be milk, pus, blood or clear
fluid. The reasons can be anything from medications being taken to pregnancy, certain
psychiatric conditions and hormonal state. If an individual is obese, examining the
opposite breast can require standing on one's tiptoes and leaning across the patient, only
from physical limitation, not from any desire. Body contact is unavoidable, but not
sought. The patient is positioned as comfortably as possible for both the patient's sake
and the examiner's sake.
After the breast exam, an abdominal exam is usually done followed by a pelvic
examination. The pelvic examination is conducted with the patient on her back, heels in
stirrups, knees rotated outward, exposing the patient as fully as possible. Initially the
examination starts with just an examination of the external structures, the hair on the
pubic region and groin, the skin of the labia and perineum, (the area between the vagina
and the anus), anus and the vulvar skin between the labial folds, the clitoris, urethra, and
the glands that are present. The examination is to identify parasites that might be on the
skin . infections both bacterial and yeast, both of sexually transmitted nature or otherwise,
redness of the labia, plaguing that might suggest infection or scratch marks. Examination
of the clitoris is usually brief unless an abnormality is visualized, enlarged or bolus

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shaped clitoris, or if there is any .rauma to the area. Similarly the inferior aspect of the
vaginal labia is also examined for Sib~lS of tearing hom previous pregnancies and/or
episiotomy and the repair process that has occurred. Afterward, a speculum, usually
warmed Erst. is inserted. lf there is discharge or mucus collection, samples of these are
collected, sometimes from the urethral opening as well as from the vagina, cervix and in
some cases, paniculurly during pregnancy from the rectum as well If the speculum is
mserted and a culture needs to be taken from the urethra, the labial folds will be pulled
upward, usually al the clitoris, simply to bnng the urethral meatus or opening into view
permitting sampling to check for gonorrhea and chlamydia. Similarly the cervix is
sampled for gonorrhea and chlamydia and long Q-tips are utilized to collect samples for
slide preparation to examine for bacterial vaginosis, vaginal candidiasis and trichornonas.
After a pap smear is collected, the speculum is removed and a bimanual examination is
conducted. This consists of application ofK-Y Jelly to the vulva and perineum and
inserting two fingers into the vagina with some upward motion, in an attempt to bnng the
cervix and the uterus attached to it, up into the lower abdomen so that it may be felt by
the second hand in the lower part of the abdomen, just above the pubic area. This process
is performed to feel the shape, contours, size and consistency of the uterus and trying to
feel the adnexa, ovaries and tubes for any enlargement or additional lumps in this region.
Though unintentional, the thumb frequently brushes the clitoris. The patient should not
be alarmec or overly concerned regarding this as it is not intentional, but is simply a
matter of anatomically fact that the thumb has to go somewhere.
Sometimes a rectovaginal examination will be conducted, particularly ifthere have been
symptoms to suggest the need for doing so, or if the woman is 40 years of age and older.
A rectovaginal examination consists again with the use of movements, placing the index
Enger in the vagina and the second finger in the rectum. This is to evaluate for
hemorrhoids, rectal polyps and masses, blood in the stool and masses, potentially
cancerous masses on the posterior or back side of the uterus that cannot be felt from the
vagina, with a SOli of sweeping and up and down motions, not intended to be either of
pleasure or discomfort to the patient, simply as a pari of the examination to evaluate for
rectal masses and polyps, posterior pelvic masses and blood in the stool. Additionally
sometimes the groin is palpated or felt for enlarged lymph nodes as well as femoral pulse.
If the inmate has any concerns or questions, she can either direct them to the doctor or
she can direct them to the female assistant, and she can do so in the absence of the
physician being present.

71laJ;0Jr ~p

Martin Iversen, M.D.
Mldr
D 4-18-05 T: 4-').0-05

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STATE OF

WASHII\jGTO'~

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
OFFICE OF CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS
WASHII"GTON CORRECTIOI"S CENTER FOR WOMEN
P.O 80>: l7, I\I1S

W~"-04'

960l Bujacrch Rd N.W· Gig Harbor. WA e8335-00l7

March 12, 2005

TO:

Belinda D. Stewart
Superintendent, . CCW

FROM:

Kelly
Correctional

SUBJECT:

INVASIVE EXAM PROCEDURES BY DOCTOR MARTIN IVERSON

Kell~ ·l/.p::.:;;----r

CASE WCCW 03-022-05
SYNOPSIS:

On March 4, 2005, Intelligence and Investigation Unit (lIU) received information from
Correctional Unit Supervisor Christina Turull who stated that Offender
DOC~ad alleged that Doctor Martin Iverson had unhooked her bra during a
breast exam.
OFFENDER

I conducted an interview with Offender
O~ March 4,
2005. She said that she had an appointment with Dr. Iverson regarding a lump in her left
underarm.
Offender
d that after waiting approximately 40 to 45 minutes
and his CNA 1 Patty Rossi entered the exam room. 1 asked Offender
Rossi was present the entire exam, she said "yes".
She said that Dr. Iverson used his hand to brush her hair back as ifhe was examining the
side of her neck and stated, "What exactly are we here for?" She said that Dr. Iverson
was uncertain of the nature of her appointment and told him "the lump under her arm."
She alleges, at that time she began to remove her arm out from under her shirt. Dr.
Iverson allegedly said to remove her shirt entirely, as well as her bra. Offender
tated that she found this to be strange because she attended an appointment
with Dr. Iverson approximately one month prior. Dr. Iverson allegedly asked her to
remove her shirt and bra on that occasion as well, except at that appointment he handed
her a paper gown to put on and departed the room to allowed her to disrobe in private.
"Vlforhing Together ior SAFE Communities"

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Offende~ alleges that when Dr. Iverson made no move to get a paper gown,
she and the nurse exchanged "puzzled" glances.

Offende~tates that she began to remove her shirt in front of Dr. Iverson, at
which time he walked around behind her and unhooked her bra. Offende
stated that she found this to be very inappropriate and unprofessional. She stated that she
immediately found herself to be uncomfortable.
Offender_ s t a t e d that Dr. Iverson went on to conduct a breast exam. She stated
that he was "rambling on and on about sebaceous cysts and lymph nodes." She said the
faster he would talk the more aggressive he would handle her breasts and he began to
almost stutter. Offender_stated that the length of time Dr. Iverson examined
her breasts seemed excessive compared to breast examinations that she has had in the
past. Offender_stated that she could tell that the nurse were uncomfortable with
the exam as well, by the looks they were exchanging.
Offender _alleged that at the conclusion of the exam Dr. Iverson told her she
could put her bra and tee-shirt back on and asked if she needed any help with that.
Offende_ replied, "no". (See attachment 1)
CNA 1 PATTY ROSSI
I conducted an interview with CNA I Patty Rossi. She said that Offender~ad
an appointment with Dr. Iverson o~005, regarding a cystumber~
arm. Ms. Rossi said that Offende~mmediately removed her left arm out of
her shirt before Dr. Iverson asked her to. Ms. Rossi said Dr. Iverson had to ask her to
take off her bra so he could do a breast exam to make sure there were no lumps.
Ms. Rossi said that Dr. Iverson examined both of Offender_breast while
explaining the procedure in a professional manner.
.
Ms. Rossi said after Dr. Iverson completed the exam he told her to get dressed. He then
asked her if she needed help fastening her bra. Offender" - s a i d , "no".
Ms. Rossi said when Offende~ was getting ready to leave she asked her if she
was okay? She said that Offender _ t o l d her she felt funny and wanted to leave,
I asked Ms. Rossi if she had asked Offender _ _ why she felt funny she said,
"No." Then I asked her if she was present through the entire exam. She said, "Yes." I
asked her where she was standing during the exam. She said she positions herselfby the
offender knees, facing them. I asked her if Dr. Iverson was aggressive with Offender
_ b r e a s t during the exam and if she had exchanged a puzzled glance at the
~she said "no." Finally, I asked her if Doctor Iverson unhooked Offender
ra she said, "no". (See Attachment 2)

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On March 4, 2005, the Investigations and Intelligence Unit received a signed statement
from Doctor Martin Iverson, (See attachment 3)
CONCLUSION:

On March 12,2005, GSR Polygraph Services William D, Tufts administered a pol ygraph
examination, The purpose of the examination is to verify or refute Offende~
allegations that Dr. Iverson unhooked her bra during an exam on March 4, 2005, Based
on the physiological response produced by the subject on three (3) polygraph charts, in
the opinion of the examiner, she was not attempting deception when she answered, "yes"
to the following relevant questions,
1, Did Doctor 1verson unhook your bra during your exam on March 4 th?
2, While Doctor Iverson was giving you an exam on March 4 th did he unlock your
bra?
The allegation of Inappropriate Breast Exam made against Doctor Martin Iverson are
unsubstantiated and unfound,

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STATE OF WASHINGTON

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
WASHINGTON CORRECTIONS CENTER FOR WOMEN
MS: WP·04 • 9601 Bujacich Rd. N.W . Gig Harbor, WA 9B332-B300

October 4, 2005

RE:

PUBLIC DISCLOSURE REQUEST - ALLEGED MISCONDUCT

DearMs
Investigator Kelly Kelly has referred your letter, originally directed to Counselor
Jackson, to me for response. By copy of my letter, dated April 19, 2005, directed to
attorney Sylvia Cornish, I requested that you provide the name of the Doctor against
whom you made allegations of misconduct. In your most recent letter to Counselor
Jackson, you have provided the name of Dr. Martin Iverson. Based on this information, I
have been able to locate an investigative report into your allegations Therefore, your
request for a copy of the complaint will be treated as a Public Disclosure Request.
I am interpreting your most recent letter, and the letter from attorney Cornish, as a Public
Disclosure Request for a copy ofthe complete investigative report regarding your
complaint. As the investigative report contains medical information, together with the
fact that you are no longer at this institution, I will need for you to provide me with a
Medical Release Authorization. To ensure that you are the person who has signed the
Release, it will need to be notarized. I have enclosed herewith a Medical Release
Authorization form for your convenience. Absent a signed and notarized Medical
Release Authorization, I can provide you with a copy of the report; however, much of the
information will be redacted as medical information is exempt from disclosure.
The entire investigative report into your allegations consists of 13 pages. Per Department
of Corrections Policy 280.510, Records Management/Disclosure of Public Records,
please forward a check for the following estimated postage and copying costs to the
attention of Johnnie O'Dell at the Washington Corrections for Women. Failure to send
this to my attention could result in a delayed response.
13 copies @ 20 cents per copy:
Postage Estimate

TOTAL

$3.43
"Working Together for SAFE Communities"

895

Ms.
Page Two
October 5,2005

Upon receipt of your check in the amount of $3.43, J will forward you the copies of the
documents responsive to your request. If you provide the requested Medical Release
Authorization, medical information contained in the documents regarding you will not be
redact.ed. Again, absent. t.he Medical Release Authorization, all such informat.ion will be
redacted from the documents. Please do not. hesit.at.e t.o contact me at (253) 858-4285 if
you have any quest.ions regarding this process.
Sincerely,

7/

Johnnie O'Dell
Public Information Officer/Public Disclosure Manager
Cc

WCCW I & I Chief Kelly Kelly
CC3 Denise Jackson
Sylvia Cornish
Attorney at Law
1776 Fowler, Suit.e 11
Richland, WA 99352

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William D. Tufts
1409 18

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Ave CT. SW

Puyallup, WA 98371

."OL\'••UAI"II EXAMINATION nE."OnT
TO:

Investigator Kelly Kelly
Department of Corrections
Washington Corrections Center for Women
9601 Bujacich Road NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Subject:

Examination Date:

04118105

DOB:

Offense:

Statement Verification

Requested by:

Investigator Kelly Kelly

Purpose of Examination: To verity or refute the subject's allegation that Dr. Iverson nubbed her
clitoris during a medical exam.

Prior to the polygraph examination, the subject was advised of her Polygraph Rights and waived
these rights by signing the attached form.

CONCLUSIONS
A polygraph examination was administrator to the subject on the above issues.
Based on the physiological responses produced by the subject on three (3) polygraph
charts, in the opinion of this examiner, she was not attempting deception when she
answered "yes" to the following relevant questions:
1. During your medical exam with Dr. Iverson, did he rub your clitoris before sticking his
fingers into your vagina?
2. Before Dr. Iverson stuck his fingers into your vagina, did he rub your clitoris 3 times?

Examiner William D. Tufts

April 18, 2005
Date ot Report
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INVOICE # 05-015
Federal ID 532626194
William D. Tufls
]409 ]8" Ave Court SW
Puyallup, WA 98371

04/18/05
Department of Corrections
Office of Correctional Operations
Attn: Kelly Kelly
9601 Bujacich Road NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335-0017
Attn: Investigator Kelly

A polygraph examination was administered to the following subjects:

04-18-05

$200.00

Total Examination Fee

$200.00

We appreciate your business!
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"OLYGUAPII SEUVmES
William D. Tufts
14091S th Ave CT. SW

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"OLy«mA"JI EXAMINATION UE"OUT
TO:

Investigator Kelly Kelly
Department of Corrections
Washington Corrections Center for Women
9601 Bujacicn Road NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

SUbject:

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DOB:
Requested by:

Examination Date:

03/12/05

Offense:

Statement Verification

Investigator Kelly Kelly

Purpose of Examination: To verity or refute the subject's allegation that Dr. Iverson unhooked
her bra during an exam on March 4'" .

Prior to the polygraph examination, the subject was advised of her Polygraph Rights and waived
these rights by signing the attached form.

CONCLUSIONS

A polygraph examination was administrator to the subject on the above issues.
Based on the physiological responses produced by the subject on three (3) polygraph
charts, in the opinion of this examiner, she was not attempting deception when she
answered "yes" to the following relevant questions:

1. Did Dr. Iverson unhook your bra during your exam on March 4th?
2. While Dr. Iverson was giving you an exam on March 4"', did he unhook your bra?

March 12, 2005
Examiner: William 0 Tufts

Date of Report

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subrnit :o 0 polygraph exarninauor. ",ilhoul my consent Addillonally,

if the answers during the examination show cec eption, I may be asked

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explain.

I hold G S R polygraph services and William Tufts harmless and Iree from any'
liabiliy for any acts or omission by any other parties or agencies and release anc hold
harmless any persons or "gencies lrorn any and all claims or liabilities alleged

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result trorn o:

an se OUI of this exarrunaucn

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refuse

do hereby, Ihis dale, voluntarily and without duress, coercion, unlawful inducement, or
promise or reward, agree

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subrnu to a polygraph e xarni nation. I [urthe r undersiano thai the

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