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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Resiliency training and a CISM program laid a foundation for the Richmond Ambulance Authority to support its providers’ mental health
Simple gestures, like checking in after difficult calls or noticing changes in behavior, can make a significant difference
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The ASM group says with the effects of COVID, it is crucial that EMS agencies and industry leaders honestly evaluate and implement fatigue management practices
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The state put the EMS guidelines in place on Jan. 7, when many people were out sick with the omicron variant, but staffing continues to be an issue
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Attorney and volunteer firefighter Brad Pinsky explains qualified immunity protections and whether firefighters and medics could be sued as individuals
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The new law is named after a K-9 officer who was severely injured in a shooting where his partner, Sgt. Sean Gannon, was killed
The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for first responders
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There is a groundswell of support to change how lights and sirens are used in EMS to reduce risk to ambulance crews, patients and others
A recent poll found that nearly 70% of those who responded hold either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an EMS-related field
The accusations against Louis “Joey” Mitchell and Charity Keys include accepting bribes of $20,000 each
A judge sentenced Andrew Williams to probation, and he remains on unpaid leave from the city of Sanford
Christopher Biggs reportedly worked on a call Tuesday, and IAFF Local 1715 President Ken McKenzie is concerned about perception and liability
The long legal battle is taking a toll on Yadira Arroyo’s family, friends and co-workers
Robert Luckritz was chosen over interim chief Jasper Brown
The department is evaluating the facilities and consulting with regulators about “appropriate guardrails”
Qualified immunity protection varies from state to state. Do you know yours?
John Benning reportedly called 911 five times and told first responders his brother had been poisoned
An external investigation found evidence of racial harassment at the Everett Fire Department consistent with the complaints made by former member Jason Anderson
There is a lot to learn from the Page, Wolfberg and Wirth examination of hospital bed delays and the rights of EMS to return to service
More than 220 charges involve at least 27 antlered bucks taken illegally in Mineral, Grant and Hampshire counties in West Virginia, and parts of Maryland
Jeramine McCurley was charged with fleeing from an officer and aggravated battery
The driver of the Jeep was pronounced dead at the scene, and its passenger was transported to a hospital in Shreveport for severe burns
A hearing is scheduled to debate the legalities of using a new drug combination for the lethal injection
The Advance Fire Department is investigating the alleged inappropriate actions, which include unwanted touching, wine-making and loud behavior
The onboard paramedic said the helicopter rolled in the air, pinning himself and the flight nurse to the ceiling before they could secure the patient
The Lexington firefighter was rendering aid to a slumped-over driver when the driver woke up, put the SUV in gear and took off
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