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 death of two men, in separate incidents, came after the fire department took over most of the ambulance transport duties from private contractors
The 19-member civilian panel found limited progress because of understaffing, deferred maintenance costs, outdated facilities and a lack of strategic planning
Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson advise to “shut your mouth and do your job” rather than engage with a member of the public recording a patient in a public place during a call
It’s unclear if the patient died from injuries sustained in the ambulance crash after the driver went through a red light with lights and sirens activated
Instead of anguishing about millennials entering the workforce EMS chiefs need to leverage their interests and embrace their aspiration
In dispatch audio recording the EMS supervisor repeatedly ordered EMT Thomas to respond to the 9-month-old in cardiac arrest
Honest and early communication is almost always the best way to communicate with EMS employees
The way we have provided emergency medical services in the past will not work in the future
The medic is suspected of stealing cash from a wallet found when responding to the unattended death of a woman in her apartment
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
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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
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