Heal

Treatment Logistics

• Candidate Referral

  Candidates can be referred to the Acadiana Veteran Alliance via the Referral Form that will be emailed to heal@supportava.org once completed. A referral specialist will review the information and initiate contact with the potential candidate to explain the necessary criteria for eligibility for treatment. Once verbal consent is obtained, an appointment will then be scheduled with a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and veterans who will determine if a diagnosis of PTSD is met and if the candidate qualifies for treatment. 

• Candidate Screening

  Candidates will be screened by a licensed therapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and veterans. This initial screening session may last 50-60 minutes. During the time of the screening a diagnostic interview as well as a PCL-M will be performed. According to the National Center for PTSD, a score of 31-33 or higher is indicative of benefit from PTSD treatment. At the time of screening, the therapist is to rule out any potential conflicts such as potential TBI or substance abuse/substance use disorder. If the candidate meets eligibility, the patient will then be referred for initial consultation with Dr. Bond in-office.

  
  Candidates will complete an initial consultation with Dr. Bond in-office where a spouse/significant other will accompany the patient. A baseline history and physical will be performed and medical candidacy for treatment will be determined. If the candidate consents the procedure will then be scheduled, and a consult letter will be sent to the referring provider for continuity of care.

• Triple Block Procedure

  Candidates will either do in-office without anesthesia or in a controlled ambulatory surgery center setting with anesthesia/conscious sedation. Location options will be discussed and decided upon with the patient and spouse/significant other during the initial consultation with Dr. Bond. After the procedure is performed, the patient consents to a follow post-procedural protocol including recommended meditations, supplements, and counseling/treatment programs.

• Post-Procedure (standard requirements)

  Week 2: Initial post-procedural interview performed by clinical therapist with symptomatic review and updated PCL-M performed, scored, and documented for measurable results. Additional behavioral health treatment planning and recommendations given per practitioner clinical judgement which could include additional treatment outside of standard post-procedure requirements.

  Week 4: One month post follow up with clinical therapist with symptomatic review and updated PCL-M performed, scored, and documented for measurable results.

  Week 8: Two-month post follow up with clinical therapist with symptomatic review and updated PCL-M performed, scored, and documented for measurable results.

  Six Months Post Procedure: Six-month post follow up with Dr. Bond with symptomatic review and updated PCL-M performed, scored, and documented for measurable results.

  Twelve Months Post Procedure: One year follow up with Dr. Bond for medical assessment and review and clinical therapist for symptomatic review, updated PCL-M and identification of need for continued treatment.