NEWSLETTER APRIL 2011
Dear Members
Up until now it has been an exiting year with lots of activities. We believe that our society will continue to excel and we are exited about all that has been achieved.
Please take note of the following points and respond were necessary.
1. Membership fee
Membership fees are due on or before the 31st of May 2011. If you manage to pay on or before the due date you can benefit form the early bird fee. Should you fail to do so; the late payment prices will be applicable.
For your convenience you will find the “Annual Membership Fee” form attached. Please complete and fax or mail the form and your proof of payment to the treasurer (Anna-Mart Kruger, , (064) 206 749)
2. VAT
Services provided by physiotherapists are currently zero-rated supplies. A zero-rated supply is a taxable supply in terms of the Value-Added Tax Act and a person has to register for VAT if the person earns taxable supplies in excess of N$ 200 000 in a 12 month period.
3. PSEMAS
The Tariffs Committee met with PSEMAS to discuss the 2011 tariffs. In 2010 the proposed budget, as prepared by PSEMAS, was given to the Minister of Finance but did not receive any attention and was not discussed at all. The proposed budget for 2010 was NAMAF tariffs for 2010 less 10%. In 2011 a budget was again given to the Minister of Finance. The proposed budget was NAMAF tariffs as for 2011. Response form the Minister is still awaited.
PSEMAS did not pay out claims below N$ 2000. The problems involved with this system were explained and the N$ 2000 limit was lifted. All claims should be paid out. Should members still have trouble with this, Birte Burmeister or Erika Brand should be notified.
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4. Constitution
To ensure that all important documentation is up to date the NSP is in the process or revising the constitution. Once completed, the document will be printed and distributed to all members. The NSP encourages all members to familiarise themselves with the content of the document and expects members to abide by the rules and regulations stipulated in the constitution.
5. Courses Planned for 2011
Please note: all courses are subject to change. Watch the space on the website for the latest updates concerning dates, costs and venues.
û Date: 10 – 11 June 2011
Presenter: Leoni Viljoen
Topic: MAP (Mayotatic Activation Procedures)
Venue: Arebbusch
Time: 7:45 till 17:00 (both days)
Price: N$ 1570
Closing Date: 27 May 2011
CPD Accredited: CPD application in progress
Reference: Surname + MAP
û Date: 23 June 2011
Presenter: Penny Becker
Topic: Diabetes
CPD Accredited: CPD application in progress
This will only be a short talk for 120min. Ideal for people who struggle to get their CPD points and who do not have the time to attend all the courses
û Date: 23 – 24 July 2011
Presenter: Herman Louw and Uli Roland
Venue: Auas Game Lodge
Topic: SWOT (strategic planning)
û Date: 12 – 13 August 2011 (exact same course will be repeated on 14 – 15 August 2011)
Presenter: Beverley Bolton
Topic: Communication
CPD Accredited: CPD application in progress
û Date: 30 September – 1 October 2011
Presenter: Grant Lewis
Topic: Rehabilitation
CPD Accredited: CPD application in progress
6. Physio Week
Once again the Marketing Committee is planning to host yet another successful physio week. Currently there is no theme yet – suggestions from members are most welcome.
6.1. Physio Dance
Due to a lack of interest the physio dance will not be repeated this year.
6.2. Fun Run/Walk
The Fun Run/Walk will again take place on the 17th of September 2011. Members are encouraged to sponsor a small prize and to motivate their patients, family and friends to join the activities of the day. More detail will be given closer to the time; however it is important that you mark the date on your calendar.
6.3. Area List
The design and printing of the new area list is complete. Posters can be collected from Rina Valentin’s practice. Members are encouraged to visit doctors and to distribute the area lists.
6.4. Old Mutual Victory Race
Old Mutual has granted a big sponsorship to support a great deal of our physiotherapy activities. In return they requested that a couple of physios should be available to work at the Old Mutual Victory Race which will take place on the 6th of August 2011. The race will take place from 7h00 till 11h00 and two physiotherapists per hour are needed. If you are able to assist please contact the Marketing Committee (Edri Hauptfleisch: 081 283 9139)
6.5. Promotional Items
You still have the opportunity to order promotional items from the Marketing Committee (Janine Snyman).
The following items are available:
û Bumper Sticker (150mm x 70mm) N$ 10
û Licence disc Sticker (90mm in diameter) N$ 5
û Fridge Magnet (100mm x 80mm) N$ 12
û ABS Board with NSP Logo (450mm x 240mm) N$ 75 (Recommended for practice owners)
Correct payment should be made into the NSP bank account and proof of payment, together with your order form, should be faxed to the Marketing Committee at (061) 221 062. For your convenience you will find the form as an appendix to this newsletter.
7. Budget 2011/2012
The budget for 2011/2012 was presented and accepted at the last members meeting. Members can find a copy of the new budget on the website.
8. Medical Disability Advisor (MDA)
The MVA Fund informed the NSP that they implemented the Medical Disability Advisor system. It is a licence based tool that the MVA Fund uses to equip the case coordinators and case managers with medical knowledge regarding the rehabilitation process, treatment durations and expectations for a specific injury.
Please note that this is only a guideline the case managers use to base their decisions on. Should you be contacted by any of these managers in connection with the number treatment sessions for a specific condition it is still negotiable, but you may have to motivate the need for more treatment sessions.
Erika Brand
NSP Secretary
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