#255 Transformative Rehabilitation at QLI

#255 Transformative Rehabilitation at QLI

In this episode, we dive into the world of SCI outpatient rehabilitation with QLI, a step down outpatient SCI rehab facility in Omaha, Nebraska, nationally recognized for their leadership in neurological recovery. Nash Mahupete and Sara Waid share their journeys to QLI, discuss the facility’s role in the SCI universe as a step-down rehab center, and explain how they begin with understanding the resident’s dreams and what each wanted to do before their injury to create a personalized program for them. We also explore their work with Pato Gilchrist after his transition from a model SCI facility, what sets QLI apart in the SCI rehab landscape, their driving program for high spine injuries, C3’s and C4’s behind the wheel, the biggest challenges patients and families face for long term recovery, and their wisdom for long term thriving.  BLINK of an Eye non profit is a proud partner with QLI in providing relational support on the SCI recovery continuum. 

Learn more about QLI: qliomaha.com

 

 

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Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. Blink of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

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To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.