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A CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR BRAIN INJURY PATIENTS
Every year , thousands of children suffer traumatic brain injuries in Hawai`i . A significant number of them are treated at Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women & Children . Now , thanks to generous funding from HMSA Foundation , Kapi`olani ' s Traumatic Brain Injury ( TBI ) program can provide even more comprehensive care .
HMSA ' s $ 47,850 grant went to training more than 60 staff members about best practices and better coordination of care , purchasing new equipment and testing material , and specialized training for post-concussion and non-traumatic brain injury patients . Now , concerned parents can be assured that their children are receiving the best care possible , and there is no need to seek treatment outside of Hawai`i .
“ This child , who will remain anonymous , exemplified how all of our comprehensive services impacted his recovery ,” said LaFountaine . “ The treatment plan included physiatry , physical therapy , occupational therapy , speech therapists , a social worker , child life specialists , an educational liaison and nursing . His serious injuries were sustained in January of 2016 , initially requiring intensive care , followed by a minimum of three hours of inpatient rehabilitation daily for more than two months , and then a course of outpatient services . It is humbling to see a child with a devastating condition eventually go back to living an active , typical life .”
“ This grant truly gives us the opportunity to help our patients succeed and reach their full potential with individualized , progressive treatment plans ,” said Susan LaFountaine , director of Kapi`olani Rehabilitation Services . “ HMSA ’ s support of Kapi`olani ’ s Traumatic Brain Injury program allowed us to implement further education and gave us the ability to bring all of these experts and resources together in a meaningful way .”
Traumatic brain injuries occur when impact to the head or body causes the brain to be injured inside the skull . Many are mild , involving disruption in normal functioning or a brief concussion . A more severe injury involves an extended loss of consciousness or coma when recovery can be lengthy .
That was the case for an 8-year-old boy seriously hurt when the car he was riding in rolled over and crashed last January . Kapi`olani ’ s TBI team was able to help him recover and return to life as a typical third grader .
The training that was made possible by the grant has also established Kapi`olani as a statewide model for pediatric brain injury . The medical center shares the best practices and protocols with other facilities in Hawai`i . The information has positively affected over 200 keiki who were being treated for mild to serious concussions , and continues to impact as many as 10 traumatic brain injury patients each week . These numbers show a clear need for comprehensive TBI care for Hawai`i ’ s children . Kapi`olani is dedicated to sustaining this program and is prepared to expand .
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