Brain Injury Program
Individuals who’ve sustained a brain injury as a result of motor vehicle or motorcycle accidents, assault, fall, gunshot wound, near drowning, anoxia or hypoxia, brain tumor, and diseases such as viral encephalitis need special care. In general, they need assistance with physical, cognitive and/or emotional functioning as a result of their brain injury. Our nursing and rehabilitation center works with individuals, helping to develop the skills needed for discharge to the least restrictive environment possible.
Our program includes rehabilitation and education for the patient and the family. Our goal is to improve one's functioning and independence. Discharge planning begins on the day of admission. From that point on, all therapeutic and medical interventions are geared toward client/family goals and facilitate the development of skill that will carry over into the discharge environment. Length of stay in the program can vary from 2 months to 12 months, based on individual’s goals and weekly progress.
Brewer Rehabilitation and Living Center’s Brain Injury program is based on an interdisciplinary approach with a team that consists of:
- On-Staff Medical Directors
- Occupational Therapists
- Respiratory Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Therapeutic Recreation Specialists
- Case Managers
- Speech Language Pathologists
- 24-Hour Skilled Nurses Trained in Neuro-care
- Registered Dietitians
- Social Workers
Many members of our interdisciplinary team hold certifications from the American Academy for Certification of Brain Injury Specialist (AACBIS) program. Brewer Rehabilitation and Living Center’s Brain Injury Program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and meets the standards set for a specialized brain injury program.