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Medic fired for turning away drunk patient explains his side

He says a report filed about the incident was wrong, and everything he did was “to protocol, policy and procedures”

Monett Times

MONETT, Mo. — A former Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District paramedic says a report filed by a Barry County Sheriff’s Deputy is not accurate, and he does not know why he was fired from his position with the district.

Randy Haycook, who was fired on Jan. 9, said he followed all protocols, policies and procedures when he responded to the home of 59-year-old Pedro Martinez on Jan. 1 for an alcohol poisoning call. The deputy’s report claims Haycook initially denied transport of Martinez, said Martinez was just drunk and needed to sleep it off, and acted as if he would not help Martinez.

Jeaniettia Pierce, Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District office manager, said she conducted a thorough investigation and got the complete story. “I took the most appropriate action that I could,” she said. “Mr. Haycook was released from employment.”

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