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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Learn more about the OIG Compliance Program guidance and the uptick in HIPAA-related enforcement activity and lawsuits
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District rig collision
Eric J. Genna allegedly attempted to strike and threatened to kill an EMS provider with Alton Memorial Hospital
The ruling requires that Tracy Blanchette get back pay, and Methuen FD must decide whether to promote her to captain or create an equal supervisory position
The lawsuit states that Vernon Roberson, 67, was left outside at the wrong address on a 97-degree day in Houston
Scott Williams, 46, was found unresponsive in his bunk, the U.S. Firefighters Association said
A report by the state found that former Knappa Fire District Firefighter-Paramedic Amy Lenz was not promoted while her male co-workers were
City police charged Ryley Zaccheaus Custer, 21, with five counts each of aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and simple assault
“I feel confident in saying that we have laid the groundwork for good things to come,” Dr. Emily Nichols said
Doug Hooten shares unique retention initiatives with Rob Lawrence, from doggy daycare to a resilience officer
The sheriff’s office said responders gave the patient naloxone, which helped him regain consciousness, but the man struck and kicked medical personnel and a deputy
Dr. Emily Nichols told her corps of paramedics she is departing, and the agency is expected to announce her resignation Monday
Parallel findings in EMS survey data elevate leadership and career advancement as essential to employee engagement
The association’s treasurer, John Kuhl, was arrested and faces two charges
The Brevard County medic allegedly said: “The reason that you were shot in the ankle as opposed to elsewhere, the torso or the head, is because of your ethnicity”
The plan calls for Aurora to revamp its use-of-force policies and launch new training programs in an effort to combat bias in the ranks
Leveling the playing field on hospital bed delays
Nathan S. Lindgren was served a 20-count indictment in May after being arrested in April
An EMS lieutenant is suspected to have been at the center of the scheme
Kevin McCorvey faces charges of driving under the influence, second-degree vehicular homicide, open container and failure to maintain lane
Brad Cox also received a separate reprimand in 2013 and a suspension in 2017, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services
Two other crewmembers were evaluated after the incident involving a Madison Township Fire Department ambulance
You wouldn’t make cookies with just a fraction of the ingredients, why would you make decisions without all the data?
The ripple effects of OSHA’s vaccinate or be tested requirement and CMS’ healthcare vaccination rule
Data, even when it’s inaccurate or represented out of context, can confirm our biases. Answer five questions about how your agency’s data is being shared and interpreted
“I worked hard and the opportunity was there, I took it every chance I got,” said Seekonk Fire Chief Sandra Lowery
“Our class of 2021 graduates represent another exceptional group of up-and-coming leaders,” said Priority Ambulance Leadership Foundation Board Chairman Gary Coker
While world leaders debate and approve actions to reduce methane emissions and protect forests, public safety is already putting no-emission electric vehicles into service
4 tips to get the message across in non-face-to-face communications
Elijah McClain, 23, died after being put into a chokehold and administered ketamine in 2019
5 actions EMS leaders should take to ensure ketamine is appropriately administered when indicated and documented correctly
