Disorders of Consciousness Program Overview
Purpose:
The purpose of the Disorders Consciousness program is to provide specific types of care and monitoring of persons who are in low level states of consciousness resulting from brain injury.
Goal:
The goal of the program is to help the person achieve an optimal physical state and monitor/evaluate their progress during this period of time. This allows for better decision making regarding future treatments and program placement.
Plan of Care:
The overall plan is organized around 4 major areas of care:
- medical stabilization and health needs
- nutrition
- positioning & preventative care
- cognition/communication
Click HERE to read more about how each area is addressed in the plan of care.
