Frequently Asked Questions about Mild and Severe Brain Injuries

Treating severe behavioral problems after TBI:
When is a locked unit appropriate in the rehabilitation process?

Sometimes a brain injury results in severe behavioral problems. At NRI, we offer an effective rehabilitation plan for the individual with behavior problems who requires a locked, secure treatment environment. Through our specialized intensive neurobehavioral program, we are able to:

customize an outcome-oriented program designed to assist the individual in making behavioral gains which will enhance their independence and support their participation in a less intensive treatment level of care
ensure a locked, secure, and controlled rehabilitation setting in an accredited hospital setting
combine neurological and psychiatric expertise and employ highly-skilled behavior management
provide behavioral stabilization
minimize instances of self-injury, severe aggression and violence towards others
address post-acute brain injury behavior problems
focus on substance abuse and addiction issues
lessen psychiatric hospitalizations for crisis situations
reduce severely disruptive and dangerous behaviors which place the person at risk
treat pre-injury or post-injury psychiatric problems which prevent the individual from being treated in traditional brain injury rehabilitation programs
offer a program with medical and clinical direction focused on moving the person from a locked, secure treatment program towards placement in our Transitional Living Center
encourage individual progress towards a less restrictive treatment
remain committed to quality patient care for the difficult-to-serve individual
provide life-long care for the individual with severe behavior problems following a brain injury through our unique Supported Living program

Left untreated, a behavioral problem can impede a person's ability to make gains in their recovery, and can add stress and complexity to their personal lives. If you or someone you know is struggling with behavioral problems after a brain injury, call us today. We can help!

For individuals who have a moderate to severe brain injury, the magnitude (degree) of their behavioral difficulties will require treatment is a specialized safe and secure environment where the staff are trained in brain injury rehabilitation and they successfully manage dangerous behaviors. The Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven Hospital understands brain injury and recognizes that some individuals will need a rehabilitation program which can provide them with a locked and controlled program environment while they re-acquire social behaviors and prepare for the next step. In our program, we offer an opportunity for the individual to make real progress; our hope is that they can return to living in a community-based setting. Our treatment approach focuses on positive behavioral reinforcement in the context of a structured and carefully regulated environment. NRI's behavioral specialization is supported by our physicians and professional rehabilitation staff. Each of our professionals has the unique skills to help resolve severe behavioral problems and to address the medical, neurological, psychiatric and cognitive issues.

Our approach is to avoid crisis through supervision and support offered by our caring staff members. We provide our patients with ongoing community living experiences to "try out" positive behaviors and to use the strategies they have learned in rehabilitation. Our goal is to help each person return to a life with the highest possible level of independence and to a life worth living.

-Rolf Gainer, PhD
CEO & Founder of NRI

Brookhaven is accredited by JCHAO

Brookhaven Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is Medicare approved and licensed by the state of Oklahoma.