Hospital Discharge & Post ICU Outpatient Clinic

Leaving the hospital, especially after an intensive care unit (ICU) stay, can feel overwhelming. The post‑discharge period is a vulnerable time marked by physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges, known as Post‑Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), which affects over half of ICU survivors within a year after discharge.

Texas IPS’s Post‑ICU Outpatient Clinic offers structured, compassionate follow‑up beginning within weeks of hospital discharge. In a multidisciplinary format, our team—including physicians, respiratory therapists, and care navigators—helps patients manage lingering symptoms, regain function, and reduce the risk of complications.

Nurse-led transitional care programs significantly reduce 30-day readmission rates, emergency department visits, and improve quality of life.

Our program provides:

• Comprehensive evaluation of physical symptoms, mood, cognition, and breathing capacity
• Medication review & reconciliation to prevent errors and side effects
• Rehabilitation planning, including referrals to pulmonary or physical therapy
• Education & self‑management coaching, including fatigue coping and breathing techniques
• Scheduled follow‑ups—in‑clinic or via telehealth—to monitor progress and intervene early if needed

Our goal is simple: to bridge the gap between the hospital and your home with tailored support—so you can recover with confidence, avoid avoidable readmissions, and rebuild your quality of life.