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.
Including clear, complete documentation in your patient care report is a critical component of patient care
The books were used to illustrate key concepts, support the speaker’s principles or to call on other leaders to be lifelong learners
Firefighter/EMT-turned-attorney Steve Wirth addressed the criminalization of medical errors in cases like the Elijah McClain trial
The state plans to address the drug crisis by boosting law enforcement, treatment opportunities, and education and prevention programs
Syed, 41, was convicted of murder in 1999, a case made infamous in the popular legal “Serial” podcast
At least 10 ambulance crews responded, according to the Chicago Fire Department, which asked for help searching the structure
“They saw someone aiming a gun at their truck and began shooting at their truck,” said Lauderhill Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Jeff Levy
Essex County Emergency Services Director Max Thwaits III also served as chief of the Jay VFD and as an EMT for the AuSable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Squad
Colorado Public Radio and other news organizations asked Adams County District Judge Kyle Seedorf to force the report’s release under Colorado open records laws
A driver faces multiple charges in the incident that crushed the EMS provider’s leg and caused other injuries
A 91-year-old patient died and a 36-year-old paramedic was severely injured when flames engulfed the back of the ambulance in a hospital parking lot
Former Calhoun EMS Inc. Director Julie Sears responded by saying that all the providers have had certifications
Joshua Cory Frances also was the head of Maine Task Force One, a group of EMTs and EMS physician assistants
The EMS providers rendered aid, according to the company, which said the incident is under review
If your agency is part of the 74% struggling with recruitment, instead of lamenting “kids these days,” look at those you’re competing against and do something different
The attempt to eliminate all error is a fruitless endeavor as long as we have human beings acting at the point of care
Setting the example: 4 leadership traits Queen Elizabeth demonstrated
Philadelphia Fire Department paramedics transported Nisha Jaia Renee Dash to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead
The pilot and two others sustained moderate injuries and were transported to a trauma center
The name and address of the patient were blurred, but other personal details were shared by the employee; AMR is investigating the incident
“I am humbled and honored to be the recipient of the 2022 AAA President’s Award,” Rob Lawrence told EMS1
Curry County Court Deputy Amy Jo McKenna was assisting with a prisoner transport in a Texico ambulance and was airlifted after the crash
Freeport EMS declined to press charges against Justin G. DeAngelis
The plaintiffs are seeking backpay, monetary penalties, damages and attorney costs from Pickaway Plains Ambulance Service
Candice Mangan could be sentenced up to 10 years in prison and fined $250,000
Lynda Jayne Rusinowski was charged with two counts of grand theft of a controlled substance, two counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and two counts of official misconduct
Robbie MacCue and Lisa Giruzzi share the importance of emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate at all levels
Fire experts said an electrical problem may have caused a spark
Both Charleston FD EMS providers were transported to a hospital for treatment
Heavy fire and smoke caused confusion about who was injured, said LAFD Deputy Chief Richard Fields, who described the extrication and transport timing
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by the EMS Leadership Academy founders for a discussion on what makes a great leader
Lubbock officers found EMT John Karika at the victim’s side and charged him with aggravated assault
The transition from shift work to desk work typically brings a more sedentary lifestyle that needs to be actively resisted
