Are EMT's covered by insurance

[jsd67]

If something goes wrong on a call, who is responsible? Who gets sued for negligence? Is it the company you are working for or the EMT's themselves?

Edited January 26, 2013 by jsd67

[scubanurse]

Can be the company but I always suggest providers carry their own liability insurance. I've had it since 2006 and it's only about $125/year depending on your location and provider level.

[MariB]

My squad carries all the insurance on their volunteers. Since we are a volunteer squad, that covers us in our area, even when not on call since we are able to respond to scene etc.

I was told there is no need to have my own while working our town and surrounding area.

Now it is iffy in certain areas if you stop and see an accident away from home. Or if someone collapses in a mall 2 hours from home. The Good Samaritan Law may or may not apply to you. Carrying your own might not be a bad idea

[island emt]

If you provide negligent care the company will throw you under the bus so fast your head will spin.

EMT's are a dime a dozen as the schools churn them out every 12 weeks.

It is an entry level position with minimal educational requirements.

[Kiwiology]

The Ambulance Service has professional indemnity insurance which covers not only the Ambulance Officers concerned but also the Service itself from vicarious liability.

I do not think the Ambulance Service has ever been sued, ever, for anything.

[MariB]

EMT's are a dime a dozen as the schools churn them out every 12 weeks.

Can you send about 15 our direction? Im on the recruitment committee for my squad and we could use some. And unfortunately, it takes 9 months to turn out here unless you take hybrid classes.

[Arctickat]

I would, but I doubt that any here would want to take a 75% pay cut.

[scubanurse]

Or live in Iowa for that matter

Went to IA once... Too bloody hot! Now I just make my Iowa friends come here to visit

[Kiwiology]

Takes about 9 months to a year for somebody to complete the National Diploma in Ambulance Practice and get the required clinical experience to challenge for Authority to Practice as an Emergency Medical Technician here in New Zed ... and yet you say it takes 9 months like its a bad thing?

[Arctickat]

Oh, I dunno, I might like to visit Iowa one day. Afterall, isn't RADAR from there? Otumwa?