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.
The AAA/Newton 360 turnover survey measures the cost of replacing EMTs and paramedics
How to hone tactical athletic prowess, develop specialized skills, embrace teamwork and shine in the spotlight
With a rising percentage of the workforce working a side gig or as a freelancer, services will need to adapt to recruit generations satisfied by being their own boss
The 2-month-old was dead when paramedics arrived, and a woman’s 14-year-old daughter was arrested after a police investigation
A battalion chief and firefighter-medic have resigned after investigation finds unauthorized study guide for protocol test; another officer is under investigation
We have to be proactive in researching root causes of internal stereotypes, and work to change any biases seen in departments
Findings will soon be released about a female medic and at least a dozen firefighters under investigation for sexual activity in ambulances and firehouses around the city
He filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city, saying he was harassed based on his sexual orientation and fired for “not being a good fit”
Tragedies like West Nickel Mines school shooting have led to new EMS and police response tactics for active shooter incidents
The federal government alleged that for six years Trans-Star Ambulance Services filed false claims for transports that were not medically necessary
Police are searching for suspect that was dragging woman; passing ambulance stopped to assist woman
Veteran paramedic Greg Turner died while on the job; police and Occupational Health and Safety are investigating the death, which was deemed non-criminal
Sioux Falls able to move forward with ambulance contract negotiations after Med-Star protested bidding process
The lawsuit alleges the EMT driving the ambulance was negligent when he struck Manuel’s car while transporting a patient in critical condition
At least 10 patients suffered mild burns to severe “thick skin burns,” a five-month internal investigation revealed the cause
He hasn’t responded to the allegations and the state filed reprimand paperwork against him
Read the report and apply the lessons learned to improve your policies, training, and operations
James P. Booth to lead EMS with Michael J. Fitton as his second-in-command after an agency reshuffling
A report provides details on how Josh Weissman died from a 2012 fall from an overpass; we provide details on how he lived
Praise often goes to the team as a whole, while individual members that make mistakes are often disciplined in public rather than in private
Five questions every EMS leader should ask employees about their perceptions of the organization
ATCEMS investigating video that shows ambulance, with lights activated, crossing tracks as train approaches
One medic is accused of showing a female colleague a picture of himself involved in a sex act; the other medic asked a female colleague to be involved in a foursome
Investigation showed he double-billed the city to increase his pension; he will continue to receive the monthly retirement check unless convicted
He converted the rig into a set for pornography photo shoot, and unknowingly uploaded the photos to the ambulance company’s server
Kas. gun store owners and suspects exchange gun fire; 2 suspects critically wounded
EMS leaders can use a professional development plan to identify and attain short-term and long-term goals
He is no longer employed with Mission Hospital after a police investigation claims he inappropriately touched a 20-year-old female patient
The California EMSA identifies the following conduct as being grounds for discipline up to and including full license revocation
The public and the law increasingly judges EMS not just on the care provided, but how the care is provided
He was charged after calling 911 three times with no emergency; he has since made enough life changes to indicate he won’t do it again in the future
