Utah EMS director accused of bullying and harassing employees who questioned her judgement

An online petition demanding the removal of the Juab County EMS Director for unprofessional conduct has gathered more than 464 signatures.

[@MrSmokedog32]

File a Fraud, Waste & Abuse complaint with the state.

[@thokim84]

Utah is big on unnecessary regulation.

[@kaijorgensen6940]

Utah state… doesn’t care about fraud. The attorney generals office actively ignores blatant video evidence.

[@markstewart4501]

Business is business. Im sarcastically confused. Greed has been the long standing policy of Jesus for decades now...unsarcastically, are we turning a corner on "capitalism" is what the bible/BofM was trying to sell us? Oh wait a minute, MANY of us are STILL all just one relatively minor medical emergency medical bill from being homeless...Im not talking about losing a house, thats a Reagan/Bush relic...meanwhile, CEO's and wallstreet are just...doing business? Don't get me wrong, what this EMS director is "wrong" when the balance of life vs. money is on the line...but DANG if she just removed herself to a line of work one or two steps away....jesus would make her a CEO.

[@sagesufferswell]

The state doesn't care. I reported 2 different nursing homes. Had my claims substantiated by the health department and they did absolutely nothing.

[@DavidMartin-ps2sz]

She's a crook, just how many patients have been overcharged for procedures not needed.

[@Ginger-B153]

Wondering if this isn't a common practice in many cities, counties and states around this country?

[@steveescher1554]

She wanted one to potentially die without being flown.

[@ChiefsGirlSince1989]

@@steveescher1554 exactly if you need to be flown out you are in critical condition. If that person had died she put the county on the hook for a multi million $$$ lawsuit

[@mattycapone4281]

How do you know?

[@DavidMartin-ps2sz]

@@mattycapone4281 Listen to her employees !!!

[@jenme7926]

It's sure nice to know there's so much corruption everywhere. What happened to honesty? Thank you for speaking out on this!

[@mikemccormick9667]

Nothing is hidden under the sun. 🙏😊🙏

[@FinneasJedidiah]

Corruption has been like this for hundreds of years

[@fuffyNIN]

They make money, that's why you can't talk to cops, EMS, or even firefighters. Public defenders are the last good guys left in the government

[@SnailHatan]

Happened? You must’ve been born yesterday to think greed and lying is some newfound invention, bud.

[@mr.sharpie2206]

It's been this was since the late 40s early 50s. The difference is the accessibility and the increased availability to record and report on the news. Now anyone with a camera phone and a live streaming account or social media account is a reporter. People who seek out power are rarely honest or moral and that's been a fact since recorded civilization has existed.

[@angiehemenway243]

I'm willing to bet they went on deaf ears because she was encouraged to do that by people above her

[@lauramalizia9636]

Probably.

[@bryceanderson1772]

😂😂 and there it is, the deflection!.. Never the woman's fault, huh 😂😂😂

[@angiehemenway243]

@@bryceanderson1772 What are you talking about? Nothing to do with anyone's gender, more to do with corruption at the highest level, but maybe that went over your head? 🤔🤷

[@DrOp_ShOt_904]

@@bryceanderson1772 obviously she gained nothing out of it the money is going to the city not here so it seems like someone more like her boss is the one making her do that especially if there has been multiple complaints and nothing has happened did you take your thinking cap off or what smh

[@bryceanderson1772]

@@DrOp_ShOt_904 yeahhhh, that'll be it 🤣 I think you should stop s.y.h 😆

[@aferguson5403]

William I thank God you have good morals. Keep the truth.

[@kim.jong.skillz]

Has nothing to do with a fairy tale.

[@bambisbgone]

​@kim.jong.skillz Good on you for taking time out of your busy schedule of upvoting le epic memez on r/atheism to pwn a cringe Theist. You're doing the science's work my friend!

[@Xevil-vn1tm]

She is a terrible person.

[@lizolson282]

We need more good men like this to be in charge!

[@2days2cents]

Good for you Williams for standing behind your morals and why I have no doubt you are a fantastic EMT; if I ever needed emergency care, I sure hope I have someone like you who comes to my aid! Thank you!!

[@mudcud]

Could you imagine what we could be without greed and pettiness and self-righteousness it would be it would be f****** great

[@dianawatton7570]

God bless you for trying to make things right. I'm so sorry your reasoning fell on deaf ears. There is none so deaf as a person who refuses to hear, none so blind as a person who refuses to see.😢

[@gov683]

EMS was transporting my dad who always required oxygen. Being a short ride they decided not to use it. As they brought him through the door he was desperately gasping for air. Becoming frantic I questioned what was wrong. They said just anxiety. ANXIETY, ANXIETY, FOR WHAT! They plopped him on the bed walked out, 2 breaths he was dead. There is no accountability. Lawyers wouldn't take case stating too difficult to prove wrong doing due to age and not being worth their time, It's A Business. The state's response was only a letter stating how well they train EMS😢 Edit: when I approached EMS commander chuckling, he shrugged his shoulders saying they do alright. They don't. There are many complaints brushed under rug

[@allysonh6410]

That is AWFUL. I am so sorry

[@steveescher1554]

My buddy was an emt and he said they just had to pay a guy and he would give them their CPR certification, without them ever being taught anything.

[@evabuehler9905]

Always follow the money! $ who is her boss? Who is in control of the purse strings?

[@user-eu6cd9pt2z]

Medical costs are criminal today. I broke my arm in 1978, $325, in today's money $947. My buddy broke his arm last year, over $3800. Both simple breaks not requiring surgery.

[@MrTheDif]

You can mostly blame the government for that.

[@ericgibbs2223]

Obama did this!

[@snowvalkyrie]

I needed stitches a year ago after cutting myself on a glass bottle. $1,000. Ridiculous! I left the emergency room, cleaned it up, and superglued it together. I have a scar, but I just don’t care.

[@gailhitson7340]

​@@MrTheDif The federal government allows it to happen and gives companies access to our tax dollars, but the filthy rampant greed that dominates the healthcare industry right now is something new and evil. In many instances it's downright criminal. IMHO.

[@lowellmichels5792]

Corruption, greed and nepotism run very deep in Utah

[@genevaruiz6998]

Is it does

[@pyrexmaniac]

In the USA and it's for-profit healthcare system.

[@triciac1019]

​@pyrexmaniac It should never be for profit for medical care. CEOs, investors, etc. profiting off of us all.

[@beverlytorrado266]

Absolute power corrupts

[@chikenbagdotcom9305]

Absolutely

[@critterscute3642]

I don’t care what aspect of life it is, everything, literally everything, makes me feel like I’m getting screwed over for money.

[@jenniferchristensen]

Good job for standing up for what is right!

[@shelley2553]

Thank you for caring for the people..I hope thid guy takes her spot...

[@shortylucy]

Perfect example of see something, say something. Good on this man.

[@vitocattivo]

Utah is the new Florida.

[@genevaruiz6998]

It really is and don't be from out of town cause you're a target

[@trumphater1789]

The whole system needs a dressing down...

[@atonaareyus]

Sometimes we have to step up and address what is endangering others and also taking what doesn’t belong to them. Young man Congratulations on your ethical decisions … we need more humans like you ❤️🙏

[@cynthiashaw45]

Another case of putting money ahead of the needs of the patients. Cha Ching

[@radda7898]

This is why I have lost all trust in professionals and public servants. I firmly believe if I call 911 I will be exploited or abused in some way. It’s now a rule in my household, no one calls 911. We care about our lives too much to take that risk.

[@Ginger-B153]

Well Said and Amen!

[@darrellrobinson6200]

This is ALL HOSPITALS IN AMERICA!! They have meetings on how to bill higher care.

[@andiward7068]

To be clear: hospital EXECUTIVES and admin have those meetings. The practicing medical professionals in hospitals are still for patients over profits.

[@SilentThundersnow]

No it's not all hospitals. Don't say words that you have no idea about.

[@my0p1n10nst1nks]

@@SilentThundersnow *most

[@rogueyun9613]

Government > Insurance > Hospital > Patients/Taxpayers. Government becomes an insurance monopoly, hospitals start charging patients more to get more from the government/insurance companies, and patients get to pay more in their premiums and taxes... Once the government removed the competition from the insurance companies all the accountability flew out the window.

[@WhatTheWHAT524]

🎯🎯🎯

[@Wisepati]

Just how did they remove competition from insurance companies? Where I live, they have to file their rates with the department of insurance.. how do you suggest we go about fixing it? If you don’t have honest and reliable people, there is no hope.

[@JB-pe2yn]

Bravo, sir!

[@nancymarshall6014]

It's totally greed...they they wonder why we're short handed..in the medical feild. Yah it turned into a popularity contest..very unprofessional!

[@strong40]

She is a perfect candidate for a CEO position at a big drug company. Dollars above patients

[@snowvalkyrie]

Thank you for starting the ball rolling. A person's life is more important than money.

[@dragonspen.trading4589]

Just a bunch of money grubbers like any doctor nurse or hospital system

[@michelledillon6812]

Nurses don’t set the price for care and procedures given, they get an hourly rate and work their butts off!

[@user-hr4rv8rf1w]

Greedy Karen!?

[@TheOnlyKateslate]

The love of money is the root of all evil.

[@ladypamela8269]

She needs to be fired and held accountable.

[@patriciadumatrait9594]

We demand justice

[@xochj]

Name names!

[@bernardmcmahon351]

American capitalism

[@evelynbare1975]

Blaming her is short sighted, she's carrying out the directions of those above her. It's happening everywhere, money above people. If she is replaced, then you're going to have another just like her, or worse. It's been going on in the military for quite a while, and now it's happening in the regular world, money ahead of people. Large corporations have been doing this worldwide for decades, it's an attitude of, "It's only a crime if you get caught." Ultimately, it's good versus evil.

[@rickyedwards5480]

Why shouldn't we blame the tool?🤔

[@georgeinglett7189]

Why r u defending her? Do u know her? Ur just assuming she's following orders? Why is it so hard to believe that maybe she is doing all this so she can't get a bigger bonus r to say look at my numbers because she has bigger aspirations.

[@gretchen6309]

My husband had a power hungry boss when he worked for the state. She drove everyone away. He was the last man standing & refused to go. He finally retired. She ruined the whole department & eventually got transferred into some little job in obscurity. Eventually they get theirs.

[@evelynbare1975]

@georgeinglett7189 she might be, but I've spent my entire adult life working around government, state and local organizations and I've seen it too many times already. I can tell you what is going to happen. She will get replaced maybe, but he will basically be quietly forced out for sure. I'm far from defending her, I'm saying it's not just her. Big difference.

[@georgeinglett7189]

@evelynbare1975 I understand what ur saying. It's hard to know for sure which it is. That thing is u say ur not defending her. but u keep coming back against any opinion to push urs it seems like.

[@lost_ducks]

STAND UP AMERICA 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Johnny-te4rv]

What can you expect from a Donny and Marie state?

[@kathyrossi1021]

That is so unnecessary, you have no idea what you’re talking about. This happens everywhere

[@pnwlady]

That’s egregious. Patient care should never be dictated by $$.

[@thegreenxeno9430]

If you need to generate money for EMS, you talk to politicians. You don't attempt to generate erroneous charges, and you certainly don't chastise your paramedics for saving a life.

[@texasrefugee7888]

Welcome to capitalist health care. In Greed We Trust 💰 🛐

[@CADgeek82]

I commend this man for having the guts to stand up and demand change.

[@amechealle5918]

Put her in a cell charged with fraud

[@jasonbutler6317]

FOIA on texts and emails to see if it was coming from above. No one has the courage to act upon their own integrity due to the risk of getting fired or possible reprimand. This will go for most that read this, it is tough.

[@RANGER2021]

"Fell on deaf ears"....wow, who knew.

[@anthonyromo8684]

And...AND... She still there harassing essential personnel??

[@carriebickerstaff6076]

They need Bring in the FBI To investigate.

[@spazmanlee]

Thw mans hat had me at the beginning! Im with you young man!

[@sharkmentality9717]

Physical Therapy modalities are billed the same way.

[@el_sweetime]

Unfortunately this is a national problem

[@lewie7820]

Another crooked boss.....

[@user-qd3nl6lb6c]

If the oversight committees or agencies don’t listen, media will always get the spotlight on the issues. Keep moving forward until they listen. There’s also, federal agencies that can get involved.

[@romulusquirinus4766]

Welcome to the medical field…

[@mikepotter4141]

That's every hospital.

[@kayleenkrolikowski7442]

I WISH I lived there to sign that petition! Your claims and concerns are SO VALID and need swift and concise action. How do I know this? Because this issue and Mz Sperry's actions are not unique to his county or area. FAR FROM IT. Billing and monumental (monument health I'm talking about YOU) money grabbing and money grubbing, pocket lining, over charging, biling mistakes that aren't...is WIDE SPREAD. to say the least. I very much hope you succeed.

[@user-us9wu1xk1z]

How awful.

[@ohwell1095]

It happens in hospitals, too. I was hospitalized. Room costs over $500 a day. Nurses couldn't insert IV [tried 4 times - both hands & both inside elbows. 1 Pediatric nurse inserted one [very small line] in my upper arm 2 inches below shoulder. Charged for $500+ room And $1200 Operating Room I was never in. Also charged for drs I never saw. Told insurance - they said that's ok. No wonder medical expenses are so bad.

[@gendoll5006]

Wow. I use to be an EMT and we not anyone of my supervisors ever talked or worried about the money. If the pt needed they got it and if they didn’t then we wouldn’t waste time and instead get them to the hospital.

[@CATech1138]

10 years later, The "Affordable" Care Act in action...

[@patnunley2341]

Just seems to be no lack of dishonesty anywhere anymore

[@user-rp2rl3us6f]

Good for him speaking up

[@collettedobrocke4518]

SAD😮

[@debiphillips9284]

Thank you for protecti g patients.

[@evahansen4287]

This happens all the time in Utah. I was fired for a bogus reason from state of Utah.

[@wasupmain]

America is rotting to its core

[@Princess__Buttercup]

All medical providers of any kind that do anything like this should face jail time.

[@markheckman3987]

Unacceptable

[@jimmylewis4398]

Thank you, sir. For standing up and doing what is right.

[@LaurenMRodrigues18]

Such a shame

[@amiller7764]

Well that’s out there now- hope defrauding insurance companies charges are next to come!

[@pdbess2011]

Corrupt, just like in my town

[@caseyrevoir]

Town with a court open one day for 4 hours and doesn't answer phones has a corrupt other stuff too? Nah.

[@power780]

If snitches get stitches could she bill for the stitches?

[@drifter503]

It’s probably coming from the top

[@bobbarker3781]

When money over shadows care in EMS, we have a problem. Like they are not making enough. A simple ride in an ambulance is hundreds of dollars

[@--_-_-_-74..]

Yes ! Drs keep you sick or they lose moneys . This unprofessional woman needs to be charged!

[@tuvoca825]

Patients should be first and foremost. The county should demand a refund for malpractice... even if she is just the paper-pusher.

[@kevinfhuere6192]

She should just be fired as she is unprofessional.

[@user-tj3iw4gr8o]

Corrupt people love corruption

[@Razorpig378]

Power and greed is the root of all evil.

[@MrTheDif]

Sounds like this guy should be in charge.

[@dougbourdo2589]

So often small town or agencies bureaucrats create problems because of their ignorance and greed.

[@donaldreason5664]

Breason God bless you sir and all who stand with you for being honest and caring about your patients !!! In Jesus name AMEN Amen and AMEN !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ebl89]

Just imagine if we didn't send all of our tax money to other countries.

[@xaruneserii]

He should b protected under d Whistleblower’s Act!!!🙃

[@awaitingSaint777]

So much corruption

[@brianwilcox6400]

I hope people are really starting to see that any amount of power will corrupt people no matter what, no matter who

[@chromeshellking]

"The Love of money be the root of all Evil."

[@Johngoodman454]

Never trust a cop or government of any type guys😮

[@_Jay_Maker_]

This is happening all over the medical field. It's not unique to this EMS. The entire system needs a total overhaul.

[@theguy9234]

25 yrs ago. Provo ems lied to cops about me. Which got me arrested. Had to get a lawyer

[@christopherwhite1648]

Provo police and EMS are corrupt.

[@jeffl1460]

Another perfect example of why you DONT PUT WOMEN IN A POSITION OF AUTHORITY. Anywhere, Anytime, Any reason.

[@user-qk1kg3xf9q]

She was stealing money

[@suzannehofer2541]

Sounds like you need to sue the state for not listening to your complaints!

[@tyalexander8154]

Sounds like my HMO Kaiser in California

[@jamestaylor3805]

Public services are not for profit businesses.

[@LunaShimmyDiva]

Unfortunately large sectors like healthcare organized around for-profit motive. Started w insurance cos, then hospitals, n finally healthcare providers…

[@jamestaylor3805]

@@LunaShimmyDiva EMS is not part of ANY commercial sector. It is a civil service.

[@LunaShimmyDiva]

@@jamestaylor3805 and my comment only referred to commercial sector of healthcare. Have a lovely weekend. And all the best to you and yours…

[@jamestaylor3805]

@@LunaShimmyDiva the commercial sector of healthcare wasn't a topic of subject of this video or my original comment. Why did you bring it up?

[@LunaShimmyDiva]

@@jamestaylor3805 bc it’s valid point

[@numberlover8181]

This guy reduces mind if he ever worked in eldercare or a school or a police department. that's just part of working in a capitalist country. They all want more.

[@user-mz9gv8lq3l]

aww bet she be putting a lot of that money in her own pocket

[@pstewart5443]

Call the Insurance Commissioner of your state. I guarantee you that'll create a firestorm seeing the removal of anyone and everyone who knew and did nothing.