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.
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome EMS1 columnist Reuben Farnsworth to discuss his perspective on industry education requirements
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Craig Whitham was last seen Monday morning and disappeared without his cell phone or wallet
The fallout from the bankruptcy of a major NYC 911 EMS response agency will be felt most heavily by EMS providers on the street
Karen Mercer allegedly stole $4,350 from the department and used the money for personal finances
Firefighters from across the country call for changing the protocol that prohibits certified medical first responders from using epinephrine
The 18-year-old was giving exams at a medical clinic; he had a five-star ranking on healthgrades.com
The co-founder of EMS1 shares his concern for a system addicted to the status quo and outlines a path to great medicine
The company said Medical Mutual was “systematically and unilaterally” underpaying for air transport services
Jullette Saussy clarified her complaints against the department and compared the D.C. systems with others from around the country
Fire Chief George Sheets said the firehouse is not a place for reckless “Animal House” behavior
The paramedic allegedly diverted narcotics and refilled the vials with saline; a criminal investigation is underway
The Stanford EMS providers were attacked after finding an active burglary underway at their station
Two more paramedics were robbed at gunpoint as they were treating a patient
Mark Bocian worked for the city for over 40 years and is one of 3 remaining employees who started with the Pittsburgh EMS upon its 1975 inception
City officials stand with the fire chief and the pace of reforms to training, staffing and bringing in private ambulances
Knowing when to use these management tools to identify and reduce at-risk work behaviors is critical to being a successful EMS leader
The ambulance was stolen from a Houston fire station near midnight; the woman said she was fleeing an abusive boyfriend
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The growing number of limited English speakers raises the urgency for managers and chiefs to have a solid plan for communicating with them in times of need
What is the clinical obligation vs. legal obligation when the standard of care changes for cardiac arrest treatment?
Increasing the number of ambulances in a regionalized fleet maintenance program gives paramedic chiefs more influence with vendors
Dr. Jullette Saussy said the department is resistant to reform and that people are dying needlessly
The paramedics were assaulted as they were trying to treat an intoxicated female patient
The bill would provide benefits to the families of public safety personnel killed in the line of duty
Without knowing the root cause of the behavior problem, fixing it is sheer luck
The patient was charged with reckless conduct for attacking the EMT
The doctor prescribed “crazy, outrageous amounts of medication” to patients who didn’t need the pills
EMS providers work alongside fire and police, but are often not treated the same way
Prepare for behavioral emergencies by understanding pathophysiology, personal protection, patient handling and restraint techniques, and the importance of documentation
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