Page, Wolfberg & Wirth

Full list of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth results

• Legal analysis: What the paramedic criminal charges in the Elijah McClain case mean for EMS

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  Manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and other charges attempt to criminalize acts of medical malpractice and make deviation from EMS protocols a crime

• Can public safety employers require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

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  Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations

• You’ve seen the CARES Act stimulus payment, but did you see the strings?

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  Know what you are agreeing to when you accept CARES Act COVID-19 stimulus funding

• Temporary CMS changes provide needed flexibility

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  CMS has relaxed ambulance regulations and rules to assist EMS agencies nationwide during the public health emergency

• Finally! Feds tell hospitals they may share information about COVID-19 patients with first responders

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  HIPAA-covered entities may share protected health information when first responders may be at risk of infection

• Enough is enough: 5 ways to end bullying in fire and EMS

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  We need to do more to improve the care and compassion we show to our fire and EMS brethren

• Fire chief: Are you considering providing ambulance service?

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  Think twice and consider community demographics and need before pursuing additional revenue through adding an ambulance service

• The dangers of mixing alcohol consumption and firefighting

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  What are the legal ramifications of FFUI and FFWI?

• PCR documentation for non-transporting first responders

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  Including clear, complete documentation in your patient care report is a critical component of patient care