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.
Like any relationship, a mentorship – whether you’re the mentor or mentee – takes time to develop
What tasks are most likely to end up in tragedy if you get complacent on the job?
First responders need to train for prolonged patient care for the calls when ambulances are delayed or unavailable
Whether you are a current leader or are just ready to leave the truck, these characteristics will help propel your career forward
Being true to your core values is always the better road to choose
An agile organization is alert to internal and external factors, opportunities and challenges
He’s not drunk, he’s having a stroke; use these tips to make sure the patient, not the suspect, receives proper care
Chipping away at the small issues will make solving the big ones easier
Giovanni Ramirez alleged his rights to due process were violated
These are five questions that represent potential hazards for EMS professionals
The process should start with asking three fundamental questions
EMS unit hour utilization is always calculated as the number of transports divided by the total number of unit hours in the measurement interval
We should all be taking our state EMS officials to task over outdated and overly restrictive protocols
Your goal is to use this powerful ally to get your message out
Engaging your workforce requires not figuring out how to motivate people, but identifying what their internal motivations are
Suggestions on how to handle conflict between EMS treatment recommendations and a belief system
Dramatic changes in resources should never be executed without a detailed understanding of likely outcomes and the associated risks involved
Many management systems that perceive a lack of discipline in their field crews are actually missing a lack of effective leadership
Contrary to popular belief, patient care reports are not created for the singular purpose of feeding the voracious appetites of greedy lawyers
Remember as an EMT or paramedic that there are always consequences to what you post on social media sites
How to make sure your online activities do not interfere with your job as a paramedic or EMT at your agency
Prevent your ambulance from being stolen and potentially causing harm to the thief or others
A strong social network presence improves community perception, communication with personnel and emergency response
Your life as an EMS provider goes on even when the uniform comes off, and the consequences of poor decisions can forever alter your future
Running a kitchen and making a good meal is in many ways like running a call