Neurobehavioral Task Force
MISSION
To establish best practices for the treatment of individuals demonstrating challenging behaviors following acquired brain injury. Areas of particular emphasis include medical management, behavior management, and the education and training of care-partners and providers across all clinical settings. The ultimate aim is to facilitate a safe and effective return to the community. Ethical treatment considerations and advocacy for this vulnerable patient population are primary areas of focus as well.
CHAIRS
Christopher Falco, MD
CO-CHAIR
Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
Attending Physician, Brain Injury and Stroke Program
Clinical Chief, Neurobehavioral Program
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital
David B. Arciniegas, MD
CO-CHAIR
Cooper Neuropsychiatry Scholar and Professor of Neurology
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
2024 GOALS
- Develop consensus statement on restraint use in acute rehab for ABI
- Develop education materials for care partners specific to behavior management acutely following ABI
- Develop recommendations for documentation to support the medical necessity of skilled intervention for behavior management in this population.
