Legal Issues
The legal issues topic contains news and information about legal issues affecting EMS personnel, agencies or departments. Find the latest news from personnel misconduct, to disciplinary and harassment cases, to malpractice lawsuits, as well as advice to prevent legal action with EMS training, documentation and management.
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The owners of a special event standby service in Nevada offer lessons learned from the Route 91 festival shooting in Las Vegas
Educators must make continuing education compelling, not just compulsory
The Knox County EMS director had a blood alcohol content of nearly twice the legal limit
The North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company will revise policies for handling minors and require sensitivity training after Chief Peter Alt was filmed cursing at a youth during a call
Five townships allege Lackawanna County 911 is ignoring their primary ALS provider, while the county says it dispatches based on patient needs
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The Fayette County EMS assistant director of operations fled the scene and was arrested at home
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department or EMS agency discrimination and reporting practices
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A Salem EMT was arrested after South African police linked him to a global network sharing child sexual abuse material
Brewster Ambulance and EasCare will return $6 million to the state after a whistleblower lawsuit revealed they submitted false claims for unnecessary or upcoded services
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In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a news item that delves into the topic of Do Not Resuscitate orders and how providers can find clarity in the moment
EMS practitioners should be aware of their state laws pertaining to DNRs and follow local protocols
New Chapel EMS filed for bankruptcy after losing contracts and public trust due to ex-sheriff Jamey Noel’s crimes
With shifting legislation and rising costs, EMS leaders must master the art of financial transparency. This guide demystifies ambulance funding models, cost drivers and how to make the numbers make sense.
From shrinking Medicaid rolls to rural hospital closures, this 870-page bill could shake EMS to its core. These 7 key takeaways will help your agency prepare.
A man claims he suffered severe health complications after being forcibly injected with ketamine by Greenwich EMS while restrained by police
EMT Frederick Whiteside died in the line of duty in 2023 but has been excluded from the memorial weekend service for the last two years
The lawsuit claims the elimination of BRIC grants will leave communities vulnerable to natural disasters and reduce federal support for disaster prevention
After performing an initial assessment, Antoni Simmons, 44, allegedly stole hundreds of dollars from the patient’s purse
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered repeated use of emergency vehicles in illegal entry attempts
Edward McClure, who was fired by AMR in December 2024, is also accused of falsifying the patient care report
This EMS One-Stop international edition features Steinar Olsen, director for EMS and national preparedness in the Norwegian Directorate of Health
Nearly 60% of leaders cited documentation as a critical concern impacting billing, compliance and patient care, according to a report by the PWW Advisory Group and AIMHI
The man who fatally stabbed FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo outside her Queens EMS station
After a Connecticut EMT abducted a colleague twice, calls intensify for background checks and systemic hiring reforms in EMS
A department review found paramedics and EMTs followed recommended chest pain procedures in just 13.2% of cases
MEDIC leaders say the planned training facility at Central Piedmont’s Levine campus is vital to address space shortages and improve cross-agency coordination
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would increase penalties for obstructing police, firefighters and EMTs, raising the charge to a first-degree misdemeanor
A Phoenix family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging firefighters declined to transport a 2-year-old to the hospital after a seizure
As you begin your EMS journey, remember: the calls are real, the people are counting on you, and your training is just the beginning
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