Acute Brain Injury Program

The Acute Brain Injury Program at California Pacific Regional Rehabilitation Center provides a coordinated, outcome-driven, intergrated rehabilitation program that addresses the complicated needs of adults with acquired brain injuries. We emphasize a personalized approach to recovery that focuses on both the physical and psychosocial well being of the individual. This focus includes functional, physical, cognitive, phychosocial, vocational, educational, lesiure, recreational, cultural, spiritual, medical, substance abuse and dependency issues. Our goal is to achieve functional outcomes focused on home and commmunity intergration along with enhancement of self-worth and engagement in productive activities. Education occurs throughout the rehabilitation process and family participation is encouraged.

We are recognized as a leading innovator in rehabilitation services for brain injured patients in Northern California, utilizing comprehensive medical management, therapeutic interventions, state-of-the-art technoligies, complimentary services, and a warm, healing atmosphere in order to maximize individual outcomes.

Program Components

Our Program is supported by on-site 24 hour, state-of-the-art Acute Tertiary Medical Center Services and over eight hundred specialists on the Medical Staff at California Pacific Medical Center.

  • Comprehensive medical supervision by a hospital-based, board-certified physiatrist specializing in brain injury rehabilitation.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary rehabilitation team approach utilizing professional staff with expertise in the care and treatment of individuals with brain injury.
  • Patient and family-centered case management to ensure appropriate patient and family support, counseling, and education, as well as facilitate an efficient discharge plan.
  • Customized therapy and medication intervention to enhance cognition, reduce complications, and maximize individual outcomes.
  • Weekly interdisciplinary team conferences that provide clinical focus, define objectives, and evaluate treatment plan.
  • Patient/family resource center with computer/internet lab.
  • Specialized program components include: Family Conference, Behavioral Management Program, Agitation Protocol, Sexuality Committee, Life Skills Group, Shadow Protocol, Dining Group, Stroke Education Group, Fine Motor Group, Cooking Group, Build/Grow/Create Group, Wheelchair Skills Group, Sport Participation Group, Community Reintegration Group, Pulmonary, Ventilator Support (when necessary), and Optional Research Participation.

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    Acute Brain Injury Team

    We use an interdisciplinary team approach.

    Acute Brain Injury Team Specialists include:

    Board-certified physiatrists
    Neuropsychologists
    Certified rehabilitation nurses
    Physical therapists
    Occupational therapists
    Psychologists
    Speech/language pathologists
    Recreation therapists
    Respiratory therapists
    Case managers
    Dieticians
    Pharmacists
    Orthotists
    Prosthetists
    Medical social workers
    Volunteers
    Peer visitors
    Pastoral care
    Accupuncturists
    Massage therapists
    Guided imagery practitioners


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