Main description:

This text is the first of its kind to address the various legal issues facing the emergency medical service. Readers will find a myriad of legal issues ranging from bloodborne pathogens to wage issues. Schneid offers not only insight into the applicable laws but also proactive approaches to avoid or minimize the risks of litigation. A must for every manager and administrator with emergency medical responsibilities.

Contents:

Preface, Foreword, Acknowledgments, Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW, Chapter 2: PERSONNEL ISSUES IN EMERGENCY SERVICES, Chapter 3: DISABLED EMPLOYEES AND THE ADA, Chapter 4: FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT AND EMS, Chapter 5: WAGE AND HOUR ISSUES, Chapter 6: NEGLIGENCE ISSUES, Chapter 7: WORKERS' COMPENSATION, Chapter 8: EMPLOYMENT TORTS, Chapter 9: EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION, Chapter 10: GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY COMPLIANCE, Chapter 11: WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH, Chapter 12: WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND LIABILITY, ENDNOTES, INDEX