In this episode of <a href='https://www.ems1.com/columnists/inside-ems/'>Inside EMS</a>, co-hosts <a href='https://www.ems1.com/columnists/chris-cebollero/'>Chris Cebollero</a> and <a href='https://www.ems1.com/columnists/kelly-grayson/'>Kelly Grayson</a> discuss a recent court case where a <a href='https://www.ems1.com/legal/articles/former-nurse-guilty-of-homicide-in-medication-error-death-vv8vRVSEMVxXbqhC/'>nurse was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide</a> for a medication error that lead to the death of a patient. 
Chris and Kelly discuss the facts of the case and how the verdict could impact EMS. They also outline the steps providers should take to protect themselves when dispensing and administering medication on duty.

In this episode of Inside EMS, co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson discuss a recent court case where a nurse was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide for a medication error that lead to the death of a patient. Chris and Kelly discuss the facts of the case and how the verdict could impact EMS. They also outline the steps providers should take to protect themselves when dispensing and administering medication on duty.

In this episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ems1.com/columnists/inside-ems/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Inside EMS</a>, co-hosts&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ems1.com/columnists/chris-cebollero/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chris Cebollero</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ems1.com/columnists/kelly-grayson/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kelly Grayson</a>&nbsp;discuss a recent court case where a <a href="https://www.ems1.com/legal/articles/former-nurse-guilty-of-homicide-in-medication-error-death-vv8vRVSEMVxXbqhC/" rel="noopener noreferrer">nurse was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide</a> for a medication error that lead to the death of a patient.&nbsp;
Chris and Kelly discuss the facts of the case and how the verdict could impact EMS. They also outline the steps providers should take to protect themselves when dispensing and administering medication on duty.&nbsp;

Negligent homicide: How to protect yourself from making medication errors

For 14 years, the Inside EMS podcast helped drive conversations shaping the profession. Across nearly 900 episodes, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson examined hot topics affecting providers and leaders, from field operations and clinical decision-making to technology adoption, workforce challenges and agency leadership. With more than 2.3 million downloads and listeners in 51 countries, the podcast built a lasting archive of practical insight, debate and perspective for every stage of an EMS career.
While new episodes have concluded, the <a class="Link" href="https://www.ems1.com/inside-ems" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inside EMS archive</a> (and the <a class="Link" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9h_epLtpB1FgPDxtW-VlYOsfVF14422Y&amp;si=bZsbp9wWp7-RVP61" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inside EMS YouTube playlist</a>) remains a valuable educational resource. Listeners can revisit discussions on clinical care, leadership, workforce challenges, professional development and the evolving role of EMS in public safety and healthcare.

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For 14 years, the Inside EMS podcast helped drive conversations shaping the profession. Across nearly 900 episodes, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson examined hot topics affecting providers and leaders, from field operations and clinical decision-making to technology adoption, workforce challenges and agency leadership. With more than 2.3 million downloads and listeners in 51 countries, the podcast built a lasting archive of practical insight, debate and perspective for every stage of an EMS career. While new episodes have concluded, the Inside EMS archive (and the Inside EMS YouTube playlist) remains a valuable educational resource. Listeners can revisit discussions on clinical care, leadership, workforce challenges, professional development and the evolving role of EMS in public safety and healthcare.

For 14 years, the&nbsp;Inside EMS&nbsp;podcast helped drive conversations shaping the profession. Across nearly 900 episodes, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson examined hot topics affecting providers and leaders, from field operations and clinical decision-making to technology adoption, workforce challenges and agency leadership. With more than 2.3 million downloads and listeners in 51 countries, the podcast built a lasting archive of practical insight, debate and perspective for every stage of an EMS career.
While new episodes have concluded, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ems1.com/inside-ems" rel="noopener noreferrer">Inside EMS&nbsp;archive</a>&nbsp;(and the&nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9h_epLtpB1FgPDxtW-VlYOsfVF14422Y&amp;si=bZsbp9wWp7-RVP61" rel="noopener noreferrer">Inside EMS&nbsp;YouTube playlist</a>) remains a valuable educational resource. Listeners can revisit discussions on clinical care, leadership, workforce challenges, professional development and the evolving role of EMS in public safety and healthcare.

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