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.
People are your most important asset, but what are you doing to retain them?
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Dan Phillips, national director of Responder Health and a mental health advocate for first responders, to talk about ways providers can help themselves
Tips for first responders serving as a witness in criminal and civil trials
She emailed a groveling apology to US Embassy staff; a $2 million lawsuit filed by the EMTs claims she has a history of becoming intoxicated and abusive
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Daryl Davis will take the reins from former EMS Coordinator Harvey Jay, who retired last month after serving 39 years
He used forged flight credentials to air ambulances and news helicopters between 2009 and 2012
Chris and Kelly also talk about the lack of funding for a community paramedicine program in Corpus Christi, Texas
The 12-day trial ended with the medic convicted of one count of rape and four counts of sex abuse
Fire and EMS Director Brad Owens: ‘It’s a positive step and a progressive direction for Prince George County’
His family sued the charity, similar to Make a Wish, after the terminally ill 14-year-old bit off his tongue, broke both legs, and later died in intensive care
Her scheme through Penn Choice Ambulance involved more than $3.6 million in fraudulent Medicare claims
The man wanted on child molestation charges in Calif. exchanged gun fire with police in a smoke shop; the 3 officers are in stable condition
The 49-year-old woman is accused of misappropriating the money for personal use over a two-year period
The 2013 outbreak sickened more than 700 and killed nine
Children ages 4, 7 and 12 were among the victims; murder-suicide is being investigated
He pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated manslaughter for the 2012 accident that killed an EMT and a patient
Michael James Sulak, 53, continues to await trial on three counts of rape of a child in the third degree and one count of unlawful harboring of a minor
Medics gave police a description of the vehicle, which police found with the medical bag
Prosecutors say he shot her, showered to remove evidence and faked 911 call
By neglecting to be models that young people want to emulate, many view leadership as large, onerous, lonely and unappealing
Chris and Kelly also talk about the New York City medics being placed on modified duty after a fatal arrest
The family alleges she would still be alive today if the responding paramedics were properly trained and had proper medical equipment
He claimed he was a former firefighter and EMT; officers found the light, a pellet gun, a fake U.S. Marshal badge and handcuffs in his truck
The Third District Court of Appeal overturned a trial judge’s ruling last year that the fee was an unconstitutional tax
As a leader you’re constantly being scrutinized, and a quick weekly email can help ensure you’re communicating what you intend
Jack Stout received the Pinnacle Lifetime Achievement Award for his pioneering EMS management concepts that continue to resonate
Don’t become a result in a simple Google search that uncovers multiple examples of responders being suspended, fired, and sued for postings on social media
He claims he did not get a job as a firefighter/EMT due to his age; he also disclosed felony criminal convictions that stem from a massive burglary ring
A FOIA request revealed problems that included two paramedics passing the course without being present, and an evaluator who was not state certified
A jury heard that the 25-year-old raped one friend and fondled four others after they were drunk and he said he would look after them
He was arrested after detectives made an undercover purchase, and he was found with 180 opiate pills
Troubled dispatch technology, staff shortages, lack of ambulances and increased call volume weighing on the system
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