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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Regardless of pushback, providers have a responsibility to put the safety of the patient above all else when on scene
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FDNY trains its members on self-defense and de-escalation and has posted social media messages to remind the public that assaults are illegal
The crew was transporting a patient when the ambulance hit a utility pole in Chapel Hill
EMT Richard McMahon praised his partner’s response and said he expects to undergo “a lot of physical therapy but also emotional therapy”
Thomas McCauley also faces multiple charges of criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the shooting of EMT Richard McMahon
Kevin Tirrel McCorvey is accused of having drugs, alcohol in his system and failing to properly secure the patient
From truly serious matters to silly moments, here’s a look at how providers observed the annual week that shines a light on their service
The EMT was working on the patient in the Richmond University Medical Center rig while en route when the patient pulled out a gun and shot the EMT in the back
President of the Austin EMS Association, Capt. Selena Xie is always looking for ways to elevate the EMS impact on the community
A Stevens County Fire District 7 ambulance was rammed on the road, and District 2 reported the theft of a truck and equipment
Baltimore County Fire Department crews extinguished the fire that officials say may have contained hazardous materials
Rob Lawrence discusses legislative advocacy with the presidents of the Florida, California and Wisconsin EMS associations
Organizations stuck using yesterday’s demand analysis deployment strategies are getting left behind
Erie County Sheriff: “This was pure evil. It was straight up racially motivated hate crime from somebody outside of our community.”
Shanazia Williamson said she was pregnant when she went to the music fest, where a crowd surge led to 10 people dying and hundreds of injuries
RaDonda Vaught faces up to eight years in prison for injecting the paralyzing drug vecuronium instead of the sedative Versed
North Catawba Fire and Rescue’s Brian Fagen has had five blood transfusions and four surgeries since the incident, which took place at gathering with friends
James Walley admitted to raping a pregnant patient, sexually assaulting other adults, and fondling two children
Police recaptured the man, and EMS treated and transported him
If no humans are waiting for treatment or transport, EMTs and paramedics would be allowed to help the dogs
The pharmacy chain is the 12th defendant to settle with the state, which will use the funds to address addiction and overdoses
Before calling EMS, Greer police found the man under a house
In emergency services, the efforts of the crew and lessons learned on the ground are just as important as the outcome
While chaotic situations can turn many things upside down, they can provide an opportunity to reflect on current processes
States including Arizona, Nevada, Maine, Maryland, Wisconsin and North Carolina have removed fentanyl test strips from prohibited lists
Medical experts testified that the 500-milligram dose of ketamine administered by an Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic caused McClain’s death
The staffing of captains Felicia Barnes, Emily Murphy and Katja Lancing marked the first time all three captain positions at one station were held by women
Chicago Fire spokesman Larry Langford describes first responders’ efforts at a fatal apartment fire
The new president and officers will serve a two-year term
Ten people died and hundreds were injured during a massive crowd surge last year in Houston
The NTSB and the FAA are investigating the deaths of James E. Sauer and Stewart M. Dietrick during the annual Bell Helicopter factory training
