In 2007, at 17 years of age, Shane was involved in a road accident where he sustained a severe acquired brain injury. I first met Shane and his family, 10 years later in 2017. Shane was 10 years in a Community Nursing Home where he received excellent 24-hour nursing care. His families wish was for Shane to come home to a specially adapted apartment attached to the family farm house.
In my role as Case Manager, with my extensive nursing experience, I was delighted to achieve the family’s wish. This was done in conjunction with the HSE, care provider and Multi Disciplinary Team involved in Shane’s care, starting out on a phased basis over 2 months.
Shane is now living in his own adapted home since 2018 supported by a care company who provide staff nurses and personal assistants on a 24/7basis. This service is supported by a nurse manager and we have regular case review meetings. All of Shane’s therapies are delivered in his own home, (e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Music Therapy).
Shane is content at home and is out and about in an adapted vehicle when weather permits. Shane also attends his local IWA day centre. I supported Shane’s family in communication with his Solicitor and Care Team
Thank you to Shane and his parents for allowing me to publish this.
