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.
Chief Paramedic Mark Lockhart shares the 9-month process Durham EMS underwent to significantly increase EMS salaries
AmbuServe’s Melissa Harris discusses EMS staffing and leadership challenges
The NREMT Chair gives a behind-the-scenes look at the comment period and talks transparency
Mcall Argirakis allegedly hit paramedic Lillian Farquar and nurse Bobbi Jo Rodino as they tried to treat her
Daisha Clark attempted to stop her cousin from bringing Levi Hoyt, 1, to the hospital, saying he “had only bitten a bottle of bug spray”
Police administered naloxone after finding the man unconscious at an Arby’s restaurant
Fellow staff members said incidents like this “tarnish the good name of committed paramedics”
A New Mexico paramedic, educator and attorney encourages EMS providers to be innovators and promote the profession
Doug Hooten, Brenda Staffan and Bob Garner were recognized for their efforts in advancing EMS as a profession
Learn how four paramedic chiefs are collecting and analyzing data to fight the opioid overdose epidemic in their communities
Kayla Dubois was ordered to serve one year of probation for each count and agreed to testify when paramedic Christopher Wimmer is sentenced for his participation
Our co-hosts talk about the skills that may be added and those considered for removal
Many EMS agencies and other public safety organizations have significant exposed risks that can lead to cyberattack data breaches and infrastructure damage
Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Mike Carroll said Little Miracle Academy will remain closed until it is determined safe to return
The EMS Agenda 2050 project envisions the next 30 years of EMS systems in the United States
Police said Matthew Mullen Jr. punched, kicked and spit at EMTs after blowing through a stop sign and colliding with an SUV
The state alleges that Purdue Pharma has downplayed the drug’s risk of addiction, overstated its effectiveness and failed to report suspicious prescribers
Evidence-based recommendations to address fatigue in EMS was introduced to paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders at Pinnacle 2017
Patient engagement expert defines patient experience and how EMS creation of peak moments with patients and their families can improve patient outcomes
A cross-agency collaboration in Lowell, Mass., uses an overdose data-driven approach to improve performance and save lives
A unique approach to paramedicine education relies on listening and patient interaction skills during scenario-based EMS training
All members of the EMS team must commit to improving patient care documentation by expanding on the details and ensuring completion
Being a reliable and engaged community partner takes your EMS organization to lead agency status and makes you the authority when it comes to community health care
Simulation training in EMS allows for internalizing skills, mimicking behaviors and reflecting on strategies until they become foundational knowledge
Police caught Brenden Ivie, 21, with an IV catheter port attached to his arm during a sting operation
Since last October, more than a dozen patients in need of transport have been left stranded
They used their cellphones to photograph or videotape themselves with 41 people who were intubated, sedated or otherwise unconscious
Matthew Sanchez, a 10-year veteran, told the caller to “deal with it yourself” before hanging up
Some first responders reported smelling natural gas as they pulled people to safety
Kyla Rivas Zehtab allegedly forged a physical abilities test certificate, which would have made her eligible to become a firefighter
EMS experience, overdose patient data and funding needs aren’t mentioned in commission’s national emergency declaration request to President Trump
Dr. Henri Wetselaar, who was also fined $2.5 million, was accused of prescribing large amounts of opioids for no legitimate medical purpose
