Brain Injury Screening Tool
Online Brain Injury Screening and Support System (OBISSS)
A free confidential online self-assessment platform offered by the New Mexico Brain Injury Advisory Council
What is the Online Brain Injury Screening and Support System (OBISSS)? The OBISSS is an online screening system to determine lifetime exposure to brain injury and to identify associated challenges that may be present for youth and adults. This system utilizes the validated and reliable Ohio State University TBI-Identification Method (OSU TBI-ID).
The OBISSS is self-administered and appropriate for ages 13 and up. With the link, any individual can complete the OBISSS screen on their own, or with help. The OBISSS collects additional demographic information from each individual, and the individual will be prompted to complete the Symptoms Questionnaire for Brain Injury (SQBI).
Tip sheets are delivered, responding to identified challenges, to the individual and a copy can be sent to case managers or providers. OBISSS will provide customized referral information and where to access additional resources and supports. The OBISSS helps in the following ways:
Client Support
- Identify a likely history of brain injuries.
- Identifies individual challenges and offers personalized strategies.
- Provides practical advice on supporting individuals with brain injury.
Data
- Shares data on brain injury trends in screening settings.
- Adds to the national understanding of brain injury history.
- Improves brain injury programs and policies.
Is the OBISSS a public platform?
Only in the sense that you can share the link with anyone you are serving. NASHIA manages the OBISSS through a secure, HIPAA-compliant data platform.
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Are you interested in taking the (OBISSS) Brain Injury Screening and Support System ?
Enter State/ Subscriber: NM
Subscriber Code / Password: 575
If you are working with a healthcare provider or a BIA–NE Resource Facilitator and wish for them to receive a copy of your screening results, please enter their email address when prompted. A copy of your results will also be sent to you via the email you provide in the survey.
USA Military Veteran Screening Tool
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Every 21 Seconds Documentary
Every 21 Seconds is inspired by a true story of a traumatic brain injury survivor (Brian Sweeny). This film explores how the brain injury affects his relationships and his family life. With the support of his family and friends, he gains strength to recover and rebuild a life after sustaining a brain injury.
You can watch the full documentary here or complete the request form for a DVD.