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.
EMS leaders should set clear expectations for everyone, which must be communicated and upheld
New opportunities for EMS providers means agencies must be willing to address pay, morale and poor leadership
We can add “passionate” into our wish list in EMS educators, but can we demand it? Can we measure it?
Evidence-based recommendations to address fatigue in EMS was introduced to paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders at Pinnacle 2017
Patient engagement expert defines patient experience and how EMS creation of peak moments with patients and their families can improve patient outcomes
A cross-agency collaboration in Lowell, Mass., uses an overdose data-driven approach to improve performance and save lives
A unique approach to paramedicine education relies on listening and patient interaction skills during scenario-based EMS training
All members of the EMS team must commit to improving patient care documentation by expanding on the details and ensuring completion
Being a reliable and engaged community partner takes your EMS organization to lead agency status and makes you the authority when it comes to community health care
Simulation training in EMS allows for internalizing skills, mimicking behaviors and reflecting on strategies until they become foundational knowledge
Police caught Brenden Ivie, 21, with an IV catheter port attached to his arm during a sting operation
Since last October, more than a dozen patients in need of transport have been left stranded
They used their cellphones to photograph or videotape themselves with 41 people who were intubated, sedated or otherwise unconscious
Matthew Sanchez, a 10-year veteran, told the caller to “deal with it yourself” before hanging up
Some first responders reported smelling natural gas as they pulled people to safety
Kyla Rivas Zehtab allegedly forged a physical abilities test certificate, which would have made her eligible to become a firefighter
EMS experience, overdose patient data and funding needs aren’t mentioned in commission’s national emergency declaration request to President Trump
Dr. Henri Wetselaar, who was also fined $2.5 million, was accused of prescribing large amounts of opioids for no legitimate medical purpose
The legislation will limit the amount that can be charged by air ambulance companies that don’t have agreements with major insurers in the state
Chief Travis Myklebust offered strategies to create community partnerships and collaboration to achieve a reduction in 911 calls the fire service responds to
Sources said the stranded paramedic had complained about his colleague’s driving; he was left over 60 miles away from their station
Former NREMT Board Chair Drew Dawson has been announced as interim executive director
Ricky Lewis Reams, 57, was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle and trying to elude law enforcement in a motor vehicle
The 911 districts want AT&T, BellSouth and other companies to turn over billing information to prove they knew they were pocketing millions of dollars in fees
The infant was unresponsive, and preliminary reports from toxicology tests show that he had methamphetamine and fentanyl in his system
Michael Torres denied the allegations and suggested to the jury that it was his girlfriend who might have burned the children
Next month, the Portland City Council will be briefed by the city attorney and discuss a potential lawsuit against companies that produce and distribute opioids
Darnisha Rose said James Matthew Bradley Jr. claimed he had no idea how so many people came to be crammed inside his trailer
There have been at least 391 homicides this year, four more than last year when violence reached levels not seen in two decades
Here’s how to live your best EMS life, according to Poor Richard’s words of wisdom
Authorities said the doctor wrote unnecessary prescriptions that contributed to the overdose deaths of at least seven people
Robert Gala allegedly had two air pistols, five “police-style shields,” handcuffs and plastic zip ties
