Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Funding Source: US Department of Health and Human Services

Project Period: 1998 to present

Project Coordinator: Shelli Doll, MA CHES

Funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services, the purpose of this project is to support the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and its partners in their efforts to improve public services to persons with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The project is part of a State effort to improve access to services for individuals with traumatic brain injuries in Michigan. This project focuses on identifying, collecting, developing, and disseminating educational materials about TBI and available services in Michigan with the goal of improving service delivery and coordination. In addition, the project involves identifying data needs, avenues for policy change, and opportunities for prevention, such that the system of care is better equipped to meet the needs of individuals with TBI. MPHI supports and coordinates this multifaceted initiative in close partnership with MDCH.

The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Online Training (www.mitbitraining.org) is a free, self-paced course that provides critical information about brain injury in an understandable and practical way. For completing this course, professionals in the areas of Case Management, Education, Nursing, Licensed Professional Counseling, Nursing Home Administration, Certified Rehabilitation Counseling, Certified Disability Management, and Social Work now have the opportunity to earn continuing education (CE) credits toward their respective licenses. For case management professionals, 3 Clock Hours are available; for education professionals, 0.3 State Board Continuing Education Units; for nursing professionals, 3 Contact Hours; for licensed professional counselors, 3 Clock Hours; for nursing home administrators, 3 Credit Hours; for certified rehabilitation counselors and certified disability management specialists, 4 Credit Hours; and for social work professionals, 3 Instructional Continuing Education Hours.

More information about TBI and educational materials produced by the TBI project can be found at www.michigan.gov/tbi.

Project Type: Surveillance, Training, Program Management