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.
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a news item that delves into the topic of Do Not Resuscitate orders and how providers can find clarity in the moment
EMS practitioners should be aware of their state laws pertaining to DNRs and follow local protocols
With shifting legislation and rising costs, EMS leaders must master the art of financial transparency. This guide demystifies ambulance funding models, cost drivers and how to make the numbers make sense.
New Chapel EMS filed for bankruptcy after losing contracts and public trust due to ex-sheriff Jamey Noel鈥檚 crimes
From shrinking Medicaid rolls to rural hospital closures, this 870-page bill could shake EMS to its core. These 7 key takeaways will help your agency prepare.
A man claims he suffered severe health complications after being forcibly injected with ketamine by Greenwich EMS while restrained by police
EMT Frederick Whiteside died in the line of duty in 2023 but has been excluded from the memorial weekend service for the last two years
The lawsuit claims the elimination of BRIC grants will leave communities vulnerable to natural disasters and reduce federal support for disaster prevention
After performing an initial assessment, Antoni Simmons, 44, allegedly stole hundreds of dollars from the patient鈥檚 purse
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers uncovered repeated use of emergency vehicles in illegal entry attempts
Edward McClure, who was fired by AMR in December 2024, is also accused of falsifying the patient care report
This EMS One-Stop international edition features Steinar Olsen, director for EMS and national preparedness in the Norwegian Directorate of Health
Nearly 60% of leaders cited documentation as a critical concern impacting billing, compliance and patient care, according to a report by the PWW Advisory Group and AIMHI
The man who fatally stabbed FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo outside her Queens EMS station
After a Connecticut EMT abducted a colleague twice, calls intensify for background checks and systemic hiring reforms in EMS
A department review found paramedics and EMTs followed recommended chest pain procedures in just 13.2% of cases
MEDIC leaders say the planned training facility at Central Piedmont鈥檚 Levine campus is vital to address space shortages and improve cross-agency coordination
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would increase penalties for obstructing police, firefighters and EMTs, raising the charge to a first-degree misdemeanor
A Phoenix family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging firefighters declined to transport a 2-year-old to the hospital after a seizure
As you begin your EMS journey, remember: the calls are real, the people are counting on you, and your training is just the beginning
The wrongful death suit claims logging companies engaged in risky subcontracting practices and failed to vet operators, leading to the 2021 crash that killed a young firefighter/EMT
A woman is suing former EMT along with his parents and American Medical Response, claiming the ambulance company failed to vet his criminal past
Officials say Lauren Wilson posed as a paramedic, treated over 100 patients without certification and used forged documents to get hired
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What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster
Years after a Duke Life Flight helicopter crash killed four people, a wrongful death lawsuit cited engine issues Airbus and Safran allegedly knew about
Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey
The San Jose captain is accused of stealing drugs from a fire station and faces multiple charges, as an audit reveals widespread tampering across city firehouses
Relatives of James Foster Jr. filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and medical malpractice after a Sioux City paramedic injected him with the wrong drug, leading to his death
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