A private ambulance firm in Alabama has had its contract suspended by a local hospital over allegations that they have not performed criminal checks on their ambulance drivers. Losing one contract is unfortunate for this company, but how many more do you think they will lose now that this story has become public? Shortcuts during the hiring process can definitely end up costing you later on.
Birmingham hospital suspends ambulance contract over staff checks
By Alison Dayani, Birmingham Post
A Birmingham hospital trust has said it is no longer using a private ambulance firm that has come under investigation for allegedly not carrying out criminal checks or proper training on its staff.
University Hospital Birmingham Trust, which runs Selly Oak and Queen Elizabeth hospitals, was using On Site Medical and Ambulance Service to transport patients from children to vulnerable pensioners from its premises.
The Oldbury-based ambulance firm, which has had its contract with West Midlands Ambulance Service suspended over the allegations last week, has sparked an inquiry over whether at least six of its ambulance technicians have had the necessary enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and medical training to keep patients safe.
