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.
A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape
Leaders set the tone for agency culture across the board — including when it comes to wellness
The Fitch & Associates partners reflect on the past few decades and what’s ahead
The law would apply to first-degree murder of first responders performing official duties
Should Kansas providers face discipline for not transporting a patient who was breathing?
Authorities are investigating what Rocky Point Fire District officials say was the malicious vandalism of their only ambulance
Chief Ernesto Rodriguez, who has served as ATCEMS chief since 2008, will retire at the end of May
Family members of the recovering COVID-19 patient said she was tucked into a stranger’s bed eight miles from her home
People are your most important asset, but what are you doing to retain them?
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Dan Phillips, national director of Responder Health and a mental health advocate for first responders, to talk about ways providers can help themselves
Tips for first responders serving as a witness in criminal and civil trials
Influence growth where you are able, while defining your own success
First responders must be clear about their observations and follow key documentation guidelines to be considered as a credible witness
Examining the flaws in traditional employee reviews, and how organizational culture impacts engagement
On and off-the-record training to teach new leaders how to achieve change, and that in some cases, failure is “OK”
The inspector general’s report found more than half of female employees and 87% of Black employees surveyed reported harassment or discrimination
Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
Members of IMSA’s AMR Safety Team break down the unique opportunity in motorsport medical and rescue response
Officials said the incident was the result of “human error” and an issue with the vaccine eligibility process
Police said the woman, Nastasia Snape, 23, was found to be in possession of a synthetic drug called T salts
A suspect died and another is in custody, officials said
The service was sued for reportedly not carrying IV epinephrine to treat the woman’s severe allergic reaction
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
William Russ, 58, was indicted this week on two counts of sexual battery and two counts of false imprisonment
The former medic reportedly had his license suspended in another state due to similar allegations
The suspect was shot and killed by security forces after fleeing to a nearby Army base after the shooting
A 6-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy were among the wounded
Aerial footage shows the stolen rig speeding down the highway during the nearly two-hour pursuit
The man allegedly walked away while being evaluated, got into the truck and drove off
Quality improvement and the STAR method of decision making
You have a key role here, Chief, in promoting the next generation of leaders to enforce the rules you have put in place
Authorities said the man fled on foot after getting the rig stuck in some mud
The case against the former treasurer dates back to 2015 and at one point involved 29 criminal charges
