Standard of Care Podcast

By Long Pause Media | FlightBridgeED

Back in EMT class there was one page in the textbook that covered legal issues in pre-hospital medicine. Our world is increasingly more complicated and as a result, one page just doesn't cover it anym... more

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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

Standard of Care Podcast episodes:

July 09, 2021 Episode 8: I’m So Tired
Fatigue in EMS isn’t new. Almost every EMT and paramedic has a story. So grab a coffee or an energy drink and join us as Nick and Samantha take a look at a recent case that happened in our own backyards. We consider the criminal and civil liabilities that fatigue creates for EMTs, paramedics, and EMS agencies. What can the tired EMT or paramedic do? What should agencies be doing to decrease the fatigue suffered by employees in the face of increased call volumes and staffing challenges? Will it take a nuclear verdict or two for everyone to get serious about fatigue?
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44min
May 28, 2021 Episode 7: EMS Chiefs Gone Wild
Intubations are risky business. Paramedics – and their patients – benefit from the right tools, education, and training. But when does “practicing intubations” become an issue of legal liability? On this episode of the Standard of Care Podcast, Nick and Samantha review the case of the Bellingham, Washington fire department’s intubation practice on a deceased patient. The incident spawned several lawsuits and resulted in the City’s public release of its outside counsel’s confidential investigation. What can an EMT or paramedic faced with a similar situation do? How should an agency handle a patient who dies in the ambulance? What should agencies do to ensure that medics receive proper training on intubations? What options will the agency’s lawyer have – if any? Please like, comment, and subscribe!
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1h 10min
April 20, 2021 Episode 6: Closed for Business
On this episode of the Standard of Care Podcast, Nick and Samantha try to help EMS providers make sense of one of the most widely known (yet least understood!) laws on the books, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). What is the law meant to address? Is EMTALA different for hospital-based and non-hospital-based EMS providers? Can your ambulance be parked at the ER ramp, or your patient turned away? What does the 250-yard rule have to do with care? Has COVID changed the way that EMTALA applies, and can we expect to see these changes continue? Please like, comment, and subscribe!
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1h 3min
March 22, 2021 Episode 5: Vitamin K (Legally!)
On this episode of the Standard of Care Podcast, Nick and Samantha examine the legal issues of the Elijah McClain case in Colorado. Mr. McClain’s tragic death – and other situations like his - has led politicians to call for bans on the use of ketamine. We look at how Mr. McClain’s lawyers tell his story and what claims they bring against Aurora Fire and its medical director. This case has important lessons for crews, supervision, and medical directors. How can you protect your patient, yourself, and your agency when you encounter these scenes? Please like, comment, and subscribe! Note: This episode was filmed before the City of Aurora released the independent investigation report, but we have added the report to the links.
Show Notes / Links
Estate of Elijah Javon McClain, by and through its personal representatives Sheneen McClain and Lawayne Mosley; Sheneen McClain, individually; Lawayne Mosley, individually; v. City of
Aurora, Colorado, et al., Civil Action No. 20-cv-2389-DDD-NRN, United States District Court for
the District of Colorado, Amended Complaint, January 20, 2021

Dickerson, John. "Excited Delirium: The controversial syndrome that can be used to protect police from misconduct charges". CBS 60 Minutes. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
Gliha, L. J. (August 14, 2020) Aurora hiring more people for independent Elijah McClain investigation. KDVR. Retrieved from https://kdvr.com/news/aurora-hiring-more-people-forindependent-elijah-mcclain-investigation/
Smith, J., Costello, M., MD, & Villaseñor, R. (February 22, 2021). Investigation Report and
Recommendations, available at
https://www.auroragov.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1881137/File/News%20Items/Investigation%20Report%20and%20Recommendations%20(FINAL).pdf
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1h 6min
February 04, 2021 Episode 4: Nope!
On this episode of the Standard of Care Podcast, Nick and Samantha discuss one of their favorite topics: patient refusals! We examine why patient refusals are a liability trap - how can providers walk the fine line between respecting patient wishes and ensuring that patients receive proper care? We discuss Nick’s handy acronym “CURED” (capacity, understanding, risks, education, decision/documentation). Making sure your patient is CURED protects you as the provider from liability and ensures that your patient is making an informed decision about refusing care. Please like, comment, and subscribe!
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50min
December 16, 2020 Episode 3: Ouchy, That Hurt!
On this episode of the Standard of Care Podcast, Nick and Samantha roll up their sleeves and discuss the legal impacts of the new COVID-19 vaccine on the EMS workforce. Can an employer mandate that employees receive the vaccine? What is the impact on medical accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and religious accommodations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Are employees potentially covered by workers’ compensation if the vaccine causes injuries? Will advances in science change the way that laws are applied? Please like, comment, and subscribe!
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54min
December 08, 2020 Episode 2 - Inconceivable
Following up on the last episode, and further exploring why people sue, Nick and Samantha take a look at two lawsuits recently filed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mario Bianchi and Joseph Nocero both died in incidents that occurred two months apart when both attended Philadelphia Eagles games at Lincoln Financial Field. Their deaths are allegedly a result of the poor medical response by National Event Services, the on-site EMS provider. We provide a short refresher on negligence and wrongful death claims, and discuss how paramedics and EMTs who are working events can protect themselves against liability. Please like, comment, and subscribe!
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36min
November 23, 2020 Why Lawsuits
In the very first episode of the Standard of Care Podcast, Nick and Samantha take a look at why lawsuits happen to EMS providers. What makes people sue? We talk about some studies that show the reasons why people might take legal action. How can paramedics and EMTs avoid lawsuits? Please like, comment, and subscribe!
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34min

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