Providence Care Acquired Brain Injury brochure

Items to bring to the rehabilitation unit � comfortable clothing (easy to put on and take off) � comfortable lace-up walking shoes (if you do not have any, please do not buy new shoes; a therapist will recommend shoes after you arrive) � toiletries: kleenex, shampoo, comb/ brush, toothbrush/paste, electric shaver, make-up, etc. � hearing aids with spare batteries (if used) � glasses � dentures (if worn) � wrist watch � copy of any special diet which you have been following at home � leisure items (e.g. cards, books, crosswords) � a list of your interests; information on family, job � recent pictures or a photo album of your family and friends � feel free to bring your own pillow or quilt

Acquired Brain Injury Program

Contact Providence Care Acquired Brain Injury Program St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital 340 Union Street P.O. Box 3600 Kingston, ON K7L 5A2 613-544-5220

Please ask on your arrival about anything else you would like to bring to your room (e.g. television, radio). www.providencecare.ca Further information and details will be available after admission to the Acquired Brain Injury Program.

Content of this publication is available in accessible formats upon request to the Communications Department.

June 2013

Working with you to maximize your independence and quality of life

Purpose The purpose of the Acquired Brain Injury Program is to help you become as independent as possible.

We will help you and your family members to understand your brain injury, how it has affected your abilities, and how to deal with the changes that have occurred.

The length of stay is variable.

Who will benefit The Inpatient Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program is directed towards people 16 years of age and older who are: � disabled as a result of an acquired brain injury � medically stable and for whom all acute investigations have been completed � able to actively participate in the Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation program

Treatment Treatment involves a team approach in which a number of health care professionals work with YOU, as part of the team, to plan and carry out your Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation program.

The team usually includes nurses, a physician who specializes in Rehabilitation

Medicine, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, psychologist, dietitian, social worker, spiritual health worker, pharmacist, recreation therapist, discharge planner, vocational counsellor and a case manager from the Community Care Access Centre.

You should be able to actively participate in two to three hours of therapy daily.

Your family members are encouraged to be active participants in your recovery and are welcomed and encouraged to attend therapies. We ask that families arrange this time with the therapists involved.

Preparing for discharge Discharge Planning is a team approach that includes you and your family and begins soon after your admission to the Rehabilitation Program.

WEEKEND and DAY PASSES are part of the program whenever possible. Passes should be planned well in advance to ensure that your care needs will be met.

Team members will review your passes with you. If community services are necessary, a case manager from the Community Care Access Centre will meet with you to arrange this support prior to the pass.

Your family will be asked to complete a weekend pass questionnaire to let us know how your weekend went.

Individuals with an acquired brain injury often work with lawyers, insurance companies, rehabilitation counsellors, etc. With your consent, team members are able to assist you in discussions concerning your care and make the necessary recommendations for ongoing rehabilitation needs following discharge.

When you are ready for discharge, there will be a conference with you, your family and the team to review your progress and make recommendations. Appropriate services will be arranged for your return home.

If home is not possible, alternate living arrangements will be discussed with you and your family.