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Jan 22, 2007
Emergency Vehicle Thefts Are Ongoing Concern To Feds:Departments should review their policies on vehicle and station security to reduce risks of theft of vehicles, portable equipment, or EMS drugs, while assuring that security systems themselves do not impede response capability. By Stephen A. Frew JD.

Hybrid Vehicles Pose Dangers To Recuers:May 1, 2006 Hybrid vehicles pose a new set of safety risks to EMS and Fire/Rescue personnel that is growing with the increasing numbers of the vehicles on the road, according to a recent government safety advisory.

Unmarked Rail Crossings Pose Emergency Response Threat-Link

Unmarked Rail Crossings Pose Emergency Response Threat:Apr 4, 2006 Emergency Services Sector (ESS) apparatus are especially vulnerable at railroad crossings because they are usually larger and move more slowly than passenger vehicles.

Even Remote Hospitals Have Big Hazards:Jan 30, 2006 If your hospital or EMS system does not really believe a disaster could involve its operations, check this out. By Stephen A. Frew JD.

Emergency Crews Alerted To Electrical Risks In Wildfires:Dec 30, 2005 Fire fighters performing fireground operations near power lines may be exposed to electrical shock hazards as a result of the damage caused by the flame, heat, and smoke from the fire. By US DEPT HOMELAND SECURITY.

New Hazmat Guide Available From DOT.:Nov 23, 2005 First responders on the hazmat scene have a clear imperative: identify the materials and protect themselves and the general public. The latest edition of a guide available through the Department of Transportation is designed to help emergency personnel do just that.

Ambulances Can Be Dangerous Places:Nov 9, 2005 Based on what we know about hospital-based medical error, ambulances may be one of the more dangerous places to be a patient. Studies have shown that medical error is more common when conditions are variable, like in the emergency room, than it is in other parts of the hospital. By Zachary Meisel MD from SLATE Magaine.

OCR Issues HIPAA Clarification for Disaster Situations:Sep 6, 2005 The Office of Civil Rights has announced a reminder that HIPAA privacy rules have provisions for the current emergency. By Stephen A. Frew JD.

MedLaw E-Bulletin 8/23/2005:Aug 23, 2005 Topics:
1. Q&A: Hospital landing pad and EMTALA
2. Final edition of EMTALA Field Guide releases By Stephen A. Frew JD.


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