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.
Learning to coach yourself and create habits for success are critical early steps so you can better manage your members
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts welcome attorney David C. Holland to talk from a legal perspective about the use of medical marijuana by public safety members
Employment lawyer Scott Moore Esq., addresses frequently asked questions
Our procedures for potential disasters are often too slow, but a rapid response based on anticipated outcomes can change that
Collaborative leaders use “persuasion, technical competence, relationship skills and political smarts” to get to the desired goal
Medic Tyler Hammond sued the mayor, saying he was wrongly accused of running a satirical Facebook page
He received money for two trucks and equipment, but when they didn’t show up police traced the funds back to his account
One of the most debilitating characteristics of an underachieving leader is to be a micro manager; instead hire the right kind of people who can help you lead
Ray Schenewerk died last December, but his wife continued to get billed for the ambulance rides totaling about $800
The federal government can honor the responders killed on 9/11 by reauthorizing compensation for those who became ill after working at ground zero
She admitted she stole the card that fell out of the purse of a woman involved in a car accident, and tried to use it at a convenience store
If we can’t afford two providers in the back of every ambulance on every call, maybe it’s time for video surveillance in the event of patient care lawsuits
The twin engine was filled with jet fuel instead of aviation gasoline; a report doesn’t say if this contributed to the crash that killed a paramedic, pilot, nurse and patient on board
He would become close to his victims and assault them when they were drunk and vulnerable; one of the victims was an EMS colleague
Driving an inherently unstable, multi-ton vehicle at speeds beyond your ability to maintain full control is simply a disaster waiting to happen
The jury ruled there was no criminal negligence when an ambulance on a call and a car collided at a red light, killing an 18-year old girl in 2013
Officials found no violation related to a complaint about unearned continuing education credits, but a suspension preventing the agency from responding to certain medical calls remains in place
The concept of a college-level EMS text, with collegiate-level research and writing, was something of a challenge in the world of EMS texts written at a much lower level
Too often, leaders get caught up in leading the technical and operational aspects of change and don’t budget time and energy for leading the people
Allina Health EMS serves 1 million people in Minnesota, and it’s leader has never lost sight of why he got into the business in the first place
When taking a closer look at big accomplishments, we don’t find lone leaders — we find great groups and teams
Next time you’re looking to hire for the position, look for someone with these characteristics
When supervisors really listen, they light fires of loyalty that motivate employees to bust their butts to make the supervisor and the organization more successful
Follow this five-question framework to set the direction for your agency’s future, watch the system, and support vital processes
The most demanding yet unrecognized and unrewarded job in EMS is that of the supervisor, manager and leader who really cares about their workers
Rampart is the cornerstone of a sophisticated emergency medical system with cutting-edge goals that mirror some of the leading ideas in healthcare reform, community paramedicine and mobile integrated healthcare
Touchstone spoke about EMS leadership issues, including the need for a professional standard, curriculum and credentialing for EMS officers
Here’s how EMS organizations can better prepare and mentor those promoted into supervisory or management roles
Healthcare delivery and payment is rapidly evolving; now is the time for EMS to act and be part of that change
As you build a dashboard of vital measures for your system, keep in mind the vital functions in your system which, if they failed, would have a major negative impact
Former Toronto EMS leaders Alan Craig talks about his transition to AMR, and where the agency is headed
An annual retreat where EMS leaders reflect on what they’ve learned from employees and patients helps one agency set a clear direction and establish priorities for the coming year
Fitch & Associates suggested minor tweaks to Pinellas County’s service, rather than decommissioning 25 fire-based rescue vehicles and eliminating 150 county firefighter positions
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