Primary & Emergency 

Care Providers

CHECK OUT the TBI Toolkit Hub to access the Healthcare Providers Toolkit that includes extensive resources such as the Concussion Management Protocol and the CDC Pediatric mTBI Guideline.

Acute Concussion Evaluation (ACE) Tools

ACE Physician/Clinician's Office

 

ACE Care Plan - Return to School

 

ACE Care Plan - Return to Work

Sport Concussion Assessment Tool - Child SCAT5

 


Post Concussion Symptom Inventories (PCSI)

PCSI Child 5-12

 

PCSI Parent 5-18 Pre-Post Injury

 

PCSI Self 13-18 Pre-Post Injury

 



 

SCREENING FOR PRIOR HISTORY OF BRAIN INJURY:

An abundance of research now clearly shows that people with a prior history of brain injury are more likely to experience problems later in life (beginning as early as one year later). These problems can include: substance misuse, mental health issues, domestic violence (either as the perpetrator or the victim), additional brain injuries, chronic pain, justice involvement, and more. Early identification and ongoing monitoring are, therefore, vitally important.

  • SAFE Child Screening Tool Birth to 3 Years Old:  Young children are at high risk for sustaining brain injuries. Data gathered using the SAFE Child Screening Tool will provide information to help professionals develop and implement appropriate services.

  • SAFE Child Screening Tool 3 Years Old to Kindergarten:  Young children are at high risk for sustaining brain injuries. Data gathered using the SAFE Child Screening Tool will provide information to help professionals develop and implement appropriate services.

  • HELPS Brain Injury Screening Tool:  The original HELPS TBI screening tool was developed by M. Picard, D. Scarisbrick, R. Paluck, 9/91, International Center for the Disabled, TBI-NET, U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Grant #H128A00022. The Helps Tool was updated by project personnel to reflect recent recommendations by the CDC on the diagnosis of TBI.

    • H - Have you ever Hit your Head or been Hit on the Head?

    • E - Were you ever seen in the Emergency room, hospital, or by a doctor because of an injury to your head?

    • L - Did you ever Lose consciousness or experience a period of being dazed and confused because of an injury to your head?

    • P - Do you experience any of these Problems in your daily life since you hit your head?

    • S - Any significant Sicknesses?



 

Concussion Management Protocol 

Explore this  YouTube Video to learn more about the Protocol and other resources

Material Rationale

Research Support

 



TN TBI Services Directory and Resource Information Guide

 

 

 

 

 

TN TBI Service Coordination Program

There are currently eight Service Coordinators (see list) located in various non-profit agencies across the state. The Service Coordinator’s role is to work with persons with brain injury and their family to access current needs. The goal of service coordination is to improve the quality of life for persons with brain injury.

  Service Coordination services are provided free of charge, services include:

  Develops a comprehensive plan of care

  Provides referrals to available resources

  Coordinates services for individual client advocacy

  Bridges gaps in the service delivery system.

Virtual and In-person Brain Injury Support Groups have been established across the state. To learn more about services call 1-800-882-0611.



Children's Safety Network Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide



Healthcare Providers YouTube Playlist:  A helpful collection of videos for Healthcare Providers featuring information such as Research Support, Toolkit Trainings, and the 6 Types of Concussions.

Healthcare Providers YouTube Playlist:  A helpful collection of videos for Healthcare Providers featuring information such as Research Support, Toolkit Trainings, and the 6 Types of Concussions.

 CDC Pediatric mTBI Guideline consists of 19 sets of clinical recommendations. These recommendations are designed for all healthcare providers who care for pediatric patients with this injury. Free CDC Provider Tools, Training, and Patient and Family Resources

CDC Report to Congress On the Management of TBI in Children  Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children is a significant public health problem in the United States. A traumatic brain injury disrupts the normal function of the brain, and can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or a related injury.

The Report details the impact a TBI can have on children and their families. The report also:

  • Identifies gaps in care
  • Provides opportunities for action to reduce the gaps, and
  • Highlights key policy strategies to address the short and long-term consequences of a TBI.