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.
Leadership involves techniques that direct the energies and abilities of a group toward the common accomplishments and planned objectives of the organization
Connecting patients to advanced levels of care to provide the right level of intervention at the right time, in the right place
Break the mold with individualized CME prescriptions based on comprehensive individual educational needs assessments
Contrary to popular belief, patient care reports are not created for the singular purpose of feeding the voracious appetites of greedy lawyers
Remember as an EMT or paramedic that there are always consequences to what you post on social media sites
How to make sure your online activities do not interfere with your job as a paramedic or EMT at your agency
Prevent your ambulance from being stolen and potentially causing harm to the thief or others
A strong social network presence improves community perception, communication with personnel and emergency response
Your life as an EMS provider goes on even when the uniform comes off, and the consequences of poor decisions can forever alter your future
Running a kitchen and making a good meal is in many ways like running a call
Learn why the answer on “when to stage” depends on reasonableness, good faith and proper conduct