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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Detailing grant programs that focus on an agency’s specific needs as it navigates through an ongoing pandemic and budget shortfalls
Evans and Cebollero discuss: Should politicians be able to make decisions based on clinical care in an area in which they have no knowledge?
The audit criticized medics for failing to complete medical records after delivering emergency care and directs officials to launch a retraining effort
The human resources investigation was triggered by Charleston County (S.C.) EMS Chief Don Lundy’s self-published book, which included negative comments about four employees
The 27-year-old pleaded guilty to possession of drugs he obtained for himself and five friends to share at a music festival
Since we know sick kids are infrequently encountered and cause significant EMS provider apprehension, we have an obligation to improve provider’s preparation
An overview of applicable state or federal legislation and opinions that may impact EMS agencies offering or considering a subscription program
The man was transported from his home following a two-hour standoff; his house was sold at foreclosure after debt amassed caring for his wife with Alzheimer’s disease
Members of the Gaylord Minn. ambulance service responded to the call for their boss, a former police officer
Charges filed against driver who struck and killed paramedic Janice Livingston in March crash
Investigation reveals some 111 callers, an alternative to the 999 emergency number, with life-threatening symptoms did not receive an ambulance response
The chief wrote in a staff memo that he is working with a consultant to develop a fatigue management plan
The 25-year veteran is accused of forging his doctor’s signature on medical records to extend his time on sick leave
A total of $9,240 should have been collected from the classes, but only $2,980 was recorded
Don’t let anyone convince you that sloppy techniques and shortcuts are a necessary byproduct of the prehospital environment
The fire chief was placed on leave after an investigation revealed responders may not have proper training to use the equipment
Jet pilot ejected safely and was uninjured; transported back to base by Berkeley County EMS workers
Capnography has revolutionized prehospital patient care and assessment should be part of every EMS system
He responded to a 1 a.m. call for a struggling swimmer and during the incident he drove the ambulance a short distance and hit a parked car
Flight paramedic Dave Repsher is in critical condition and flight nurse Matt Bowe is in fair condition
Early preparation and information gathering will ensure you and your field personnel are ready when the AHA instructional materials are released
The city issued $2.5 million for unpaid overtime dating back to 2004, along with $1.2 million in penalties
The state is investigating allegations that CPR, fire and EMT training records were falsified
A man’s foot was cut at the ankle, through the bone, with a small amount of skin keeping his foot attached to his leg
3-person crew was flying to a camp to teach kids about EMS helicopter operations and had just taken off
One nearby hospital received 20 patients from the incident; at least one child among the injured
Patrick Mahany, 64, was a decorated Vietnam veteran and flew for Flight for Life for 27 years
2 other crew members have non-life threatening injuries from crash that occurred as helicopter departed hospital
A uniformed driver for Falck ambulance is in trouble for driving a student to a school event with the emergency lights on
Paramedic and researcher discusses the dangers and causes of sleep deprivation among EMS providers
Dr. Bryan Bledsoe discusses the need for ‘clinical guidelines,’ and when straying from protocols is acceptable
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