The goal of CHIP (Comprehensive Head Injury Program) is to minimize the effects of cognitive and physical disabilities through patient centered and functionally oriented treatment. Problems resulting from head injury may include:

• Muscle weakness or paralysis
• Problems with speech or language
• Problems with social judgement or behavior
• Difficulty swallowing
• Cognitive deficits
• Lack of motivation
• Verbal outbursts
• Visual perceptual problems
• Long or Short-term memory loss
• Loss of bowel or bladder function
• Inability to perform activities of daily living
• Difficulty walking
• Depression
• Anxiety

CHIP Evaluation:

This is a comprehensive visit for the patient, who is evaluated by the entire CHIP team. After the evaluation is completed, CHIP team members will meet to discuss their findings and make treatment recommendations. The goal of this evaluation is to establish an individual treatment plan clearly defining the rehabilitation goals, clinical milestones and potential discharge plans.

CHIP 8 Week Program Highlights:

• Intensive speech, occupational and physical therapy
• Driving and transportation assessment
• Interdisciplinary team specializing in head injury
• Patient and family education
• Equipment needs assessment
• Individualized discharge planning
• Interdisciplinary orthotics rounds
• Structured group therapy focusing on appropriate skills and community re-entry activities
• Support group
• Weekly meetings with case managers, patients and their family members to review progress
• Ongoing communication with the workers compensation adjuster/case manager regarding patient attendance, and to address and update return to work status and vocational planning