/legal Legal Issues en-US Thu, 01 May 2025 18:30:16 GMT /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services Despite CMS's comprehensive cost findings, MedPAC’s selective data edits paint a distorted picture — risking the financial future of thousands of ambulance services Thu, 01 May 2025 18:30:16 GMT /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ 5 insidious partner issues to avoid so that patients feel safe in our care Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:42:00 GMT /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ /careers/videos/creating-a-legacy-in-public-safety-ckHYkhdyoc14GPmT/ In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to consider the impact of their time in the fire service Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:28:00 GMT /careers/videos/creating-a-legacy-in-public-safety-ckHYkhdyoc14GPmT/ /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services Despite CMS's comprehensive cost findings, MedPAC’s selective data edits paint a distorted picture — risking the financial future of thousands of ambulance services Thu, 01 May 2025 18:30:16 GMT /billing-and-administration/medpac-stacks-the-deck-against-ambulance-services /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident Thu, 01 May 2025 16:46:44 GMT /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance /legal/fdny-ems-crew-under-investigation-for-allegedly-abandoning-bronx-road-rage-victim An FDNY EMS crew is under investigation after allegedly hitting an unconscious road rage victim with their ambulance and leaving the scene without providing aid Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:23:35 GMT /legal/fdny-ems-crew-under-investigation-for-allegedly-abandoning-bronx-road-rage-victim /legal/no-way-of-knowing-who-to-trust-hidden-camera-found-inside-female-bunkroom-in-calif-firehouse A hidden spy camera disguised as a phone charger was discovered in the bunkroom of an El Cajon fire station, leaving female EMS personnel feeling violated and unsafe Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:39:44 GMT /legal/no-way-of-knowing-who-to-trust-hidden-camera-found-inside-female-bunkroom-in-calif-firehouse /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ 5 insidious partner issues to avoid so that patients feel safe in our care Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:42:00 GMT /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ /careers/videos/creating-a-legacy-in-public-safety-ckHYkhdyoc14GPmT/ In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to consider the impact of their time in the fire service Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:28:00 GMT /careers/videos/creating-a-legacy-in-public-safety-ckHYkhdyoc14GPmT/ /legal/ga-medic-faces-criminal-charges-after-pinching-patients-nostrils-shut-twice A MetroAtlanta Ambulance paramedic has been accused of assaulting a patient during transport Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:05:06 GMT /legal/ga-medic-faces-criminal-charges-after-pinching-patients-nostrils-shut-twice /legal/calif-firefighter-arrested-on-suspicion-of-drug-theft-from-at-least-1-station An audit by the San Jose Fire Department revealed possible drug theft and tampering at 16 additional fire stations Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:57:14 GMT /legal/calif-firefighter-arrested-on-suspicion-of-drug-theft-from-at-least-1-station /legal/former-pa-ems-chief-sentenced-for-sexual-assault-of-teen-in-junior-emt-program The former Yellow Breeches EMS chief has been sentenced to up to 17 years in state prison after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a minor Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:32:42 GMT /legal/former-pa-ems-chief-sentenced-for-sexual-assault-of-teen-in-junior-emt-program /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies? Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:06:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ /legal/iowa-paramedic-charged-with-allegedly-stealing-painkillers-from-ambulance A Carroll County medic is charged with stealing liquid painkillers and replacing them with saline solution Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:11:26 GMT /legal/iowa-paramedic-charged-with-allegedly-stealing-painkillers-from-ambulance /ems-training/articles/first-day-jitters-8-ways-the-fto-can-make-field-training-better-HXHugH8qbnrga2da/ Learn how to thrive as an EMS Field Training Officer with these 8 essential tips. Improve trainee support, communication, and stress management on every shift. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:55:00 GMT /ems-training/articles/first-day-jitters-8-ways-the-fto-can-make-field-training-better-HXHugH8qbnrga2da/ /legal/n-j-ems-faces-lawsuit-over-stretcher-fall-injuries Lakewood Township EMS faces a lawsuit from a patient seeking damages after a stretcher tipped over when she was being removed from the ambulance Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:07:17 GMT /legal/n-j-ems-faces-lawsuit-over-stretcher-fall-injuries /legal/s-c-man-arrested-for-abusing-911-for-ambulance-rides A Sumter County man faces a maximum punishment of 6 months behind bars and a $200 fine for multiple 911 calls and leaving hospitals without seeking treatment Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:42:53 GMT /legal/s-c-man-arrested-for-abusing-911-for-ambulance-rides /paramedic-chief/articles/5-practical-steps-to-prevent-medical-errors-PRKJne7C2zTAzH2E/ Ensuring crews are well rested, 100 percent focused on the patient and working together will minimize medical errors Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:12:00 GMT /paramedic-chief/articles/5-practical-steps-to-prevent-medical-errors-PRKJne7C2zTAzH2E/ /patient-safety/articles/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-munchausen-syndrome-PGt97BmILDdUOzre/ EMS clinicians should rely on their assessment and facts when assessing people with a suspected factitious disorder Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:14:00 GMT /patient-safety/articles/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-munchausen-syndrome-PGt97BmILDdUOzre/ /legal/wash-judge-dismisses-stroke-patients-dui-protocol-lawsuit A judge dismissed a lawsuit against Puyallup police and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue filed by a woman who was misdiagnosed with DUI but was later found to have suffered a massive stroke Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:33:05 GMT /legal/wash-judge-dismisses-stroke-patients-dui-protocol-lawsuit /ems-products/community-paramedicine-software/articles/top-10-mih-or-community-paramedicine-program-funding-sources-gDFqADEkuC5c3IvB/ These sources of start-up and long-term funding can help launch and provide economic sustainability for mobile integrated health care Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:33:00 GMT /ems-products/community-paramedicine-software/articles/top-10-mih-or-community-paramedicine-program-funding-sources-gDFqADEkuC5c3IvB/ /epcr/articles/are-you-legally-liable-for-your-ems-partners-poor-documentation-DRkkjLN8DIXw2vdR/ David Givot, the Legal Guardian, answers a reader's question about legal liability for his partner’s inaccurate and poorly written patient care narratives Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:58:00 GMT /epcr/articles/are-you-legally-liable-for-your-ems-partners-poor-documentation-DRkkjLN8DIXw2vdR/ /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/duty-to-act-assess-treat-and-transport-a-legal-refresher-for-ems-providers-ioTzu8rfkGeu7BhH/ Make no mistake, every EMS provider in every state has a duty to act by performing a full and complete assessment on every living patient Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:57:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/duty-to-act-assess-treat-and-transport-a-legal-refresher-for-ems-providers-ioTzu8rfkGeu7BhH/ /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/non-transport-pcr-choose-either-thorough-documentation-or-saving-for-a-lawyer-iANbs1H7Rru6nh9H/ A complete narrative in the patient care report that is reviewed and signed by the patient is your best protection against liability for the non-transport decision Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:41:00 GMT /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/non-transport-pcr-choose-either-thorough-documentation-or-saving-for-a-lawyer-iANbs1H7Rru6nh9H/ /legal/ohio-bill-seeks-14-foot-harassment-protection-zone-around-first-responders A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:46:15 GMT /legal/ohio-bill-seeks-14-foot-harassment-protection-zone-around-first-responders /legal/philadelphia-family-files-lawsuit-over-ems-failing-to-aid-father-after-unanswered-knock The lawsuit alleges EMS workers left without helping a man who had called for emergency aid — only for his son to find him dead the next day Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:53:20 GMT /legal/philadelphia-family-files-lawsuit-over-ems-failing-to-aid-father-after-unanswered-knock /legal/colo-fire-chief-resigns-after-responding-to-ems-calls-with-expired-certification Records show the chief performed intubation and administered IVs, while unlicensed, while his son conducted CPR and ventilation without a valid EMT license Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:48:07 GMT /legal/colo-fire-chief-resigns-after-responding-to-ems-calls-with-expired-certification /leadership/articles/empowering-female-first-responders-iRuR344AF7AOU3Mk/ The founders of the Women in Emergency Services association discuss their mission Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:40:00 GMT /leadership/articles/empowering-female-first-responders-iRuR344AF7AOU3Mk/ /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:39:00 GMT /wellness-week/articles/tactical-napping-an-ems-bedtime-story-5CzwjVM9kBYTjZjH/ /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who President Donald Trump's executive order halts U.S. contributions to the World Health Organization and calls for reforms on transparency Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:53:29 GMT /legal/trump-moves-to-withdraw-the-u-s-from-who /ems-training-and-education/ala-fire-chief-addresses-inappropriate-ems-training-scenario A Decatur Fire & Rescue recruit school training video shows recruits facing a simulated injured patient inside a bathroom stall Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:05:17 GMT /ems-training-and-education/ala-fire-chief-addresses-inappropriate-ems-training-scenario /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders, policy pronouncements and a temporary freeze on grants on their departments and communities Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:51:13 GMT /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident Thu, 01 May 2025 16:46:44 GMT /legal/man-dies-after-sedation-in-calif-police-custody-following-disturbance /legal/11-25m-settlement-possible-in-lawsuit-against-chicago-fd-over-paramedic-testing-for-women The lawsuit alleges women were barred from becoming paramedics by unnecessary physical tests Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:10:17 GMT 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