Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center Board of Directors member named Richard Ferneau EMS Medical Director of the Year

Orlando, FL -- October 29, 2004 -- Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center Board of Directors member Richard Slevinski, MD, FACEP was named
Richard Ferneau EMS Medical Director of the Year.

The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) has named Richard Slevinski, MD, FACEP, of Pace, Florida, as its 2004 Richard Ferneau EMS Medical Director of the Year. This award, which recognizes a medical director for his or her leadership skills, dedication to improving the quality of emergency medical care, and innovation in system development and clinical care, is sponsored by Ferno-Washington Inc.

Slevinski received his award at a banquet in Atlanta on Oct. 23. The banquet, which was sponsored by Moore Medical Corp., concluded the NAEMT Annual Meeting and EMS EXPO 2004.

Slevinski is an emergency physician at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola and has been the EMS medical director for the state of Florida for the past 18 years. He developed the concept of EMS medical direction in Florida and is active in the long-term planning in the EMS office on a state level. Slevinski co-authored the 2010 plan, which helps identify the issues and problems related to the development of a statewide EMS system. Slevinski is also the medical director for Florida DMAT-1, which is the Florida disaster medical assistance team.

In her nomination letter, Beth Brunner, chief executive officer of the Emergency Medicine Learning and Resource Center, wrote, “For nearly 20 years, Dr. Slevinski has served as the mentor, supporter and advocate for EMS throughout the state of Florida. He is known for his keen interest for individuals, first and foremost. There is common knowledge throughout the state, and particularly with the EMS constituency organizations and state EMS office, that ‘Dr. Rick’ is the common thread that keeps us all united.”

Slevinski graduated from the University of Florida medical school in 1975. He is a member of the board of directors of the Florida chapter of the American Heart Association, where he serves as chairman of the cardiac/stroke committee. He also wrote the first law and training course allowing the use of automated external defibrillators in Florida.

During the last 20 years, Slevinski has been actively involved with the Florida Emergency Medicine Foundation and was instrumental in the conception and planning for the Emergency Medicine Learning and Resource Center (EMLRC) which is located in Orlando, Florida. He currently serves as President of EMLRC’s Board of Directors.

The National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is a national association of EMTs and Paramedics that represents paid and volunteer EMS workers worldwide. NAEMT’s goal is to serve its members through educational programs, information services, membership benefits, effective representation, and recognition of the professionalism and dedication of the men and women who provide prehospital medical care.
 
The Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center (EMLRC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing emergency medicine, disaster management, prehospital emergency care and public health through the provision of educational and research programs.
 
For further information contact:
Beth Brunner, Chief Executive Officer
John Todaro, Director/Chief Operating Officer
Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center
3717 South Conway Road
Orlando, FL 32812-7607
Phone: 800-766-6335
Email: bbrunner@emlrc.org
Email: jtodaro@emlrc.org
Internet: www.emlrc.org

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