Braintree Rehab Hospital Renovates Brain Injury Program Unit

Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital (BRH), a world-class rehabilitative care provider, announced that it has completed extensive renovations to its 35-bed Brain Injury Program unit.

The only dedicated brain injury in-patient unit in the metropolitan area south of Boston, it offers a unique environment –now further enhanced – that is tailored to meet the specific needs of this specific patient population.

“This renovation underscores our commitment to serving patients with the most complex cases, including those in unconscious or minimally conscious states,” said Dr. Douglas Katz, Medical Director of the Acquired Brain Injury Program at BRH. “In contrast to many facilities where brain injury patients are mixed among the general patient population, our hospital provides these patients the optimal setting to support recovery.” 

Throughout the unit, special features were incorporated to create an integrated low stimulation environment, improve safety and security for patients, and allow for better therapeutic treatment. Among the many improvements are:

• Dedicated low-stimulation therapy gym for physical, occupational, and speech language pathology sessions in-unit
• Recreational therapy room with two full-time therapists
• Added sound proofing to mitigate noise
• Soothing décor featuring a palette of earth tone colors
• An advanced security system and clutter-free hallways that allow for safe patient ambulation (walking) within the unit
• Family room within sight of the nurses’ station for additional supervision
• Some rooms with ceiling mounted lifts to help move patients

BRH, nationally recognized for its Brain Injury Program, has the distinction of Disease-Specific Certification in Brain Injury Rehabilitation from The Joint Commission.

The hospital is located at 250 Pond Street in Braintree, Massachusetts.  For more information visit www.braintreerehabhospital.com, or call (781) 348-2500.