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Brain Injury Day Groups: Beneficial to Healthcare Agencies or Harming Clients?

This article explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of brain injury day groups for managing and rehabilitating individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), while also assessing their impact on healthcare agencies and clients. While day groups can offer cost-effective and streamlined care, they may overlook individual needs and cause harm, necessitating a delicate balance between group-based care and individualized support. This article delves into these issues and highlights the importance of considering each client's unique needs to ensure optimal rehabilitation outcomes.

ABI Resources is a reputable organization that provides exceptional support to individuals and families in collaboration with various government agencies and community service providers, including the Connecticut Department of Social Services DSS, COU Community Options, the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services DMHAS, Connecticut Community Care CCC CCCI Southwestern Connecticut Area on Aging SWCAA, Western Connecticut Area on Aging WCAAA, Allied Community Resources ACR, Access Health, and United Services. ABI Resources collaborates care with renowned institutions such as UCONN, Yale, and Hartford. As a community care and supported living provider, ABI Resources is dedicated to offering high-quality and personalized care to enhance the lives of those it serves. Medicaid MFP Money Follows the person program / ABI Waiver Program / PCA waiver.

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Dear CT DSS and COU,

As a provider of waiver services for the Money Follows the Person (MFP) and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) programs, ABI resources is reaching out to request information regarding the steps consumers must take to officially change their care managers. Your guidance in this matter would be greatly appreciated, as we aim to have a clear understanding of the process.

To help us have a comprehensive understanding of the procedures involved, kindly provide details on the following aspects:

The necessary forms or paperwork to be completed by the consumers, if any.

The appropriate channels or points of contact for consumers to submit the required documentation.

The expected timeframe for processing the change request and the potential impact, if any, on the clients' current services.

Any additional steps or considerations that consumers should be aware of during this process to ensure a seamless transition.

We appreciate your support in providing this information, as it will allow us to better understand the process and ensure that our practices align with the proper procedures. If possible, please provide any resources or guidance materials that could be helpful in understanding and completing the process.

Thank you in advance for your assistance. I look forward to receiving your response and any additional information you can provide.

Sincerely,

ABI Resources

All the best, David Medeiros

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