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.
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham explains how making a point to actively listen can assist first responders while on scene
Harris County ESD11 Mobile Healthcare developed 10 commandments to set initial expectations while onboarding 200 paramedics
The 9th annual What Paramedics Want survey wants to hear from medical first responders, EMTs and paramedics about their career satisfaction, health and wellness
Jeannette EMS Inc. officials averted foreclosure by transferring their ambulances to a fire department
Officials are investigating the cause of the commercial structure explosion in Bucklin
People fled in panic as a shooting happened inside the fairground
AMR officials say an erroneous layoff notice caused concern about the New Haven office being closed
Janet Gamblin struggled with COPD and was reportedly denied transport to the hospital during the Christmas blizzard
Area Ambulance paramedic Stefany Glassmeyer completed a hospital errand first before responding to the call
Chris Cebollero shares his jury duty experience and the takeaways on integrity, documentation and admitting your mistakes
Ammanuel Owar Ojha stole the East Hills ambulance from out front of of Select Specialty Hospital
One of the patients was transported to a hospital in critical condition
Cheshire EMS Chief Michael Spain, Deputy Chief Chad Butler announced their sudden departure from the service that started in 2022
Dezire Raequan Goldman stole the ambulance and drove nearly 20 miles before being noticed by police
DUI charge and other charges against Kevin Tirrel McCorvey were dropped in a deal for a reduced prison sentence
Pa. EMS officials, legislators call for sustainable funding as departments work with increasing demands and difficulties
New York State Nurses Association research shows a decline in access over 20 years in North Country
The Meadville Central Fire Department was recognized for initial progress with an increasing call volume
An agreement between Mineral Wells and Emergency Services District No. 1 lightens the workload of city EMS personnel
The PCR is all that stands between you and trouble when you find yourself on the witness stand
Yengi Lado stole the Ogdensburg ambulance last year from outside a hospital and drove it into a garage
Marlene Jordan suffered a fractured femur when a Sacramento paramedic dropped her while moving her to a cot
Aurora paramedics Cooper and Cichuniec are scheduled to be tried in November
STAR Ambulance’s journey to enhancing patient care delivery and the employee experience
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Proven strategies to turn the tables and bring balance back into negotiations
Medics waited 13 minutes for law enforcement due to an address “blacklist” while William Yurek was having a heart attack
Police officers used spike strips to stop one of the ambulances
A guide to enhancing workforce conditions, improving quality of care and shaping the future of the industry
According to the affidavit, the EMT said Gabriel Trujillo raped her while she was napping in the back of their ambulance
Action doesn’t equal accomplishment – move with actual goals in mind toward a common vision
MEDIC EMS becomes part of Scott County as consolidation process continues
Six members of Tri-Hospital EMS were honored for their contributions to EMS and their community