Brain Injury Rehabilitation Inpatient Rehabilitation Program
Brain Injury RehabilitationInpatient Rehabilitation Program
BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATIONTable of Contents
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The mission of Burke Rehabilitation’s Brain Injury Program is to provide the most comprehensive and effective rehabilitation to maximize recovery from physical, cognitive and psychological impairments caused by traumatic brain injury (TBI) and acquired brain injuries. Led by a neurologist, the interdisciplinary team works collaboratively with the individual with the brain injury and the family and/or caregiver to facilitate achievement of the best possible physical and mental recovery. Intensive rehabilitation is provided in a safe, secure and structured environment to allow the individual to reach his/her full potential and return to an active, productive lifestyle.
BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATIONProgram Description
The rehabilitation team consists of the brain-injured individual, his or her family and/or caregivers, and medical, nursing and other rehabilitation personnel who, by virtue of their education and experience, are qualified to work with brain injured individuals. The medical and rehabilitation professionals on the team are responsible for assessing the brain-injured individual’s medical, behavioral and rehabilitation needs, establishing individualized goals in consultation with the individual and/or family/caregiver, designing and implementing a treatment program, assessing its outcome, communicating with the team and preparing the individual and family for the next phase in the brain injury rehabilitation process.
BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATIONProgram Description
The Brain Injury Team is committed to ensuring that each individual’s needs are addressed by:• Providing rehabilitation through an interdisciplinary approach that
emphasizes communication, collaboration and cooperation• Lessening limitations of activities by focusing on the individual’s
capabilities and utilizing compensatory strategies and devices• Providing the highest quality, patient focused rehabilitation• Removing or lessening restrictions to participation in life situations to
the extent possible• Providing counseling to the individual and family and/or caregiver on
alternative possibilities for life participation when necessary• Preparing the individual, family and/or caregiver to make the transition
to the next stage of the rehabilitation process
BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATIONScope of Services
Cultural and religious needs are respected for each patient by the entire team. Accommodations to the patient’s schedule, dietary needs and requests, and the provision of appropriate equipment are provided to enhance the patient’s experience and support full participation in the rehabilitation program. All staff members participate in annual cultural diversity and sensitivity training.
BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATIONScope of Services
Located in White Plains, New York, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital's Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program attracts patients from Westchester County, New York City, Long Island, Northern New Jersey, and Connecticut. Burke also welcomes brain-injury rehabilitation patients from across the country and around the world.
BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATIONLocation
Learn more about Burke’s Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program:http://www.burke.org/rehab/inpatient/brain-injury
Burke Rehabilitation Center 785 Mamaroneck AvenueWhite Plains, New York 10605
Phone: (914) 597 2500Toll-free: (888) 992 8753
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