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Official Inauguration Ceremony
The official ceremony of the inauguration of the first Statutory Bodies of the Order of Physiotherapists took place on 14th December 2021 at the Auditório of the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados, in Lisbon.
This ceremony was attended by around 100 guests, including the State Secretary for Health, António Lacerda Sales, the President of the ACSS, Vítor Herdeiro, the President of the National Council of Professional Orders (CNOP), Carlos Mineiro Aires, representatives of the Social Partners and Professional Associations and physiotherapists, who honoured this historic moment with their presence.
The President of the Installation Commission (CI) of the Order of Physiotherapists (Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados), Isabel de Souza Guerra, opened the session by thanking and greeting all those present, especially the President of the Portuguese Certified Public Accountants Order, for lending the excellent auditorium for this event.
She thanked the work done by the excellent team that accompanied her as setting up committee, in which solid and secure foundations were laid for the future of the organisation, which is desired to be strong and innovative and to represent the profession and all physiotherapists with dignity.
He framed all the work developed by the IC, in particular the registration and electoral processes, greeting the elected members, and then swore in the 50 members of the General Council, in the person of the President of the General Council, Rui Jorge Dias Costa.
Maria da Conceição Bettencourt, member of the IC of the Order, announced her honour and signature of the term of acceptance of the Jurisdictional Council, in the person of its President, Isabel de Souza Guerra, identifying the remaining 4 elements that compose the body.
Next, the President of the IC of the Order also announced the honour and signature of the term of office of the President of the Order, António Manuel Fernandes Lopes, giving him the floor for his inauguration speech.
The first President of the Order of Physiotherapists spoke a few words, thanked all those who have accompanied him in his personal and professional life, especially his family, and left the guidelines of his proposed mandate.
From his speech, some topics of reference for the defence of the citizen stand out, which he will try to implement, such as the possibility of physiotherapists being able to refer users to other health professionals or to "a more qualified physiotherapist whenever the situation justifies it", even pointing out that "we already have in our country many examples of good practices in this domain that we have to value and spread".
António Manuel Fernandes Lopes argues that it is necessary to create the conditions for physiotherapists to define the best way to allocate resources according to the needs of the users in an integrated perspective and continuity of care, supported by the demonstration of the results of their intervention, sustained by cost-benefit studies and evaluation of the levels of satisfaction by the citizens themselves.
He also underlined that physiotherapists are professionals of choice to solve problems in the system of movement and functionality and, in this way, also contribute to the reduction of health costs and the economic and social impact of the disease. For him "it is imperative to act preventively".
The ceremony closed with the presence and speech of the Assistant Secretary of State for Health, António Lacerda Sales, representing the Minister of Health, Marta Temido.
In his speech he highlighted the contribution of the Order to "the provision of physiotherapy care with quality, with safety, with good results provided by certified and competent professionals". "Its priority should in fact be the defence of the fundamental rights of citizens and the safeguarding of the public interest, resisting the corporate temptations of unionisation". The new Order has an even "greater relevance" if we consider that physiotherapy is one of the most represented professions in the provision of health care, involving more than 14,000 professionals in Portugal, he stressed in his speech.
The Event ended with a brief moment of fraternization accompanied by a Cocktail of Honour.
Follow the event in the Photo Gallery here
You can also watch or re-watch the film of the event here
Swearing-in - the new statutory bodies for the four-year term 2021-2024
The official inauguration ceremony of the first Statutory Bodies of the Order of Physiotherapists will take place next Tuesday, 14th December, at 16h30 in the Auditorium of the Ordem dos Contabilistas Certificados, in Lisbon.
After winning the first elections with 64,31% of the votes, the Physiotherapist António Manuel Fernandes Lopes will be the President of the Order of Physiotherapists for the four-year term 2021-2024.
The single list, headed by the physiotherapist Rui Costa for the General Council, obtained 81,23% of the votes. For the Jurisdictional Council List A, headed by physiotherapist Isabel Souza Guerra, was elected with 75,98%.
The inauguration ceremony for the Statutory Bodies will be attended by around 100 guests, including the Assistant Secretary of State and Health, Dr. António Lacerda Sales, the President of ACSS, Dr. Vítor Herdeiro, and the President of the National Council of Professional Orders (CNOP), Carlos Mineiro Alves, and representatives of the Social Partners and Professional Associations.
The event will be publicly available soon for everyone via streaming. Click here
MERRY CHRISTMAS & A GREAT 2022
In the closing of a very challenging cycle, of objectives fulfilled and with great pride for the work done, the Installation Commission of the Portuguese Physioterapists Order, in the spirit of Christmas, wishes all the physiotherapy "family" a Merry Christmas, a New Year full of success and the fulfilment of more and bigger dreams!
COVID-19 Vaccination - Plan for Physiotherapists
The Installing Committee of the Order of Physiotherapists requested information from the DGS - Covid19 Vaccination Coordination Centre on the vaccination submission methodology to be adopted for members of this Order.
It was indicated that, as with other health professionals, all members of the Order of Physiotherapists, should go to the vaccination centres during the "Open House" period, by previously requesting a digital password, in order to be vaccinated with the COVID19 booster dose.
This application, in "Open House" mode, is for the exclusive use of the "Health and other care providers" group.
It should also be noted that they must prove their profession, at the time of vaccination, as a member of the Order of Physiotherapistsby means of their professional card.
All the information regarding the "Open House" as well as all the steps to take, can be consulted at: https://covid19.min-saude.pt/casa-aberta/
CONGRATULATIONS TO AOFA
The Armed Forces Officers Association (AOFA) celebrated its 29th anniversary on 27 November last.
In the commemorative ceremony that took place in Trafaria, the Order of Physiotherapists was present through the physiotherapist António M. F. Lopes representing the President of the Installation Commission.
The commemoration included a "tribute to the entities that contributed to the effort in the fight against COVID-19". In this context, among the various health professionals, the global mention to physiotherapists stands out, with the delivery of a commemorative plaque to the representative of the Order of Physiotherapists, and specifically to military physiotherapists and civilians who work in the Armed Forces, with the attribution of a commemorative plaque, delivered to the physiotherapist Flórido Pereira.
The Portuguese Physioterapists Order congratulates AOFA for its 29th anniversary and for the initiative.
Physiotherapist António Lopes, took the opportunity to get to know the concerns of the physiotherapists integrated in the armed forces, in a fruitful dialogue with colleagues Arminda Cardoso and Flórido Pereira.
Results of the Satisfaction Survey on the process of Registration to the ORDEM DOS FISIOTERAPEUTAS - October 2021
The Installation Commission of the Order of Physiotherapists, within the scope of the Integrated System of Quality Warranty for the services rendered, has prepared a questionnaire about the enrolment process to evaluate the satisfaction of the enrolled members.
After completing the registration process, members automatically receive the SATISFACTION QUESTIONNAIRE and are invited to answer it anonymously and optionally.
We present results obtained by the end of October 2021.
The Installation Commission of the Order thanks the participants for their contribution and opinion!
Registration - a duty and an obligation
We reinforce the duty and the OBLIGATION of all Physiotherapists to be registered in the Order.
All physiotherapists must be registered in the Order to exercise their activity. Do not be subject to possible sanctions under the Law and the Order of Physiotherapists.
The whole registration process is carried out on the Order's website at https://bit.ly/inscricao_na_ordem .
Sign up as soon as possible!
