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MEC ConnectRancho Los Amigos Scale: Roadmap for Brain Injury RecoveryUnderstanding brain injuries can be overwhelming for patients, families, and caregivers alike because every brain injury follows a different recovery path. In this episode, “Rancho Los Amigos Scale: Roadmap for Brain Injury Recovery,” Tracie Lemus, RN, CCM, National Medical Catastrophic Nurse Consultant at MEC, breaks down the vital tool that healthcare professionals use to track cognitive and behavioral rehabilitation after brain trauma.Tracie shares her perspective about how the Rancho Los Amigos Scale helps monitor recovery progress, determine appropriate treatment plans and timing, and facilitate coordination among the various specialists involved in a patient's care jour...
2025-07-1410 minMEC ConnectManaging Spinal Cord Injuries with Tracie LemusIn this episode, Tracie Lemus, RN, CCM, MSCC, National Catastrophic Nurse Consultant at Midwest Employers Casualty, highlights critical care strategies and rehabilitation insights for better recovery outcomes for spinal cord injuries. Tracie provides invaluable knowledge on injury types, common complications, and the importance of comprehensive treatment. Topics covered include:Understanding spinal cord injury demographics and causes The importance of immediate care and specialized centers Complications and their management The role of rehabilitation in recovery Transitioning home and ongoing support needs Impact of vocational rehabilitation on independence Send us a text and let us know what you thi
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