After the acute rehabilitation process, family members may take over care for a veteran who has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Under the jurisdiction of this act, a family caregiver of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces who receives certification as a personal care attendant shall be eligible for compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program's curriculum shall incorporate applicable standards and protocols utilized by certification programs of national brain injury care specialist organizations and shall be based on the clinical needs of the veteran or member of the Armed Forces. Reputable resources and information regarding the care and rehabilitation of veterans suffering from TBI can be found here.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Impact on Clients, Families, and Healthcare
The passing of the Heroes at Home Act will impact both veterans and health care professionals providing care for veterans in the acute and rehabilitation phases of traumatic brain injury. The program initiated by the passing of this bill will be located in each of the medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs; thus, higher patient census will lead to increased nursing opportunities. Doctors, nurses, and therapists will be expected to work together and provide interdisciplinary care to these patients as they initiate or continue their rehabilitation process. During the acute phase, nurses are responsible for stabilizing the patient and providing essential medical care. After the acute phase of the brain injury has resolved, nurses and health care providers take on a supportive role, providing continuing education and medical advice for family members who plan to take over the care of these veterans. Nurses may need increased or continuing education regarding the rehabilitation process in order to provide accurate and effective medical information. Various trainings are available through the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. Nurses may want to attend the annual TBI Military Training Conference, which will provide health care providers and families with the most updated information regarding care for individuals who have experienced a TBI.
After the acute rehabilitation process, family members may take over care for a veteran who has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Under the jurisdiction of this act, a family caregiver of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces who receives certification as a personal care attendant shall be eligible for compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program's curriculum shall incorporate applicable standards and protocols utilized by certification programs of national brain injury care specialist organizations and shall be based on the clinical needs of the veteran or member of the Armed Forces. Reputable resources and information regarding the care and rehabilitation of veterans suffering from TBI can be found here.
After the acute rehabilitation process, family members may take over care for a veteran who has suffered a traumatic brain injury. Under the jurisdiction of this act, a family caregiver of a veteran or member of the Armed Forces who receives certification as a personal care attendant shall be eligible for compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program's curriculum shall incorporate applicable standards and protocols utilized by certification programs of national brain injury care specialist organizations and shall be based on the clinical needs of the veteran or member of the Armed Forces. Reputable resources and information regarding the care and rehabilitation of veterans suffering from TBI can be found here.
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