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Hospital Discharge Transportation

Hospital discharge transportation in Houston

Ambulance transport home or to the next care setting after a hospital stay, across Greater Houston. Hospitals, patients and families can request it.

Request a transport

or call Dispatch (713) 791-9000

Next: date, time and your phone number. Dispatch calls to confirm. No medical details needed.

For a medical emergency, call 911.

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Service overview

What is hospital discharge transportation?

We take the patient from the hospital to a nursing facility, rehab center, another facility or home.

The discharge team gives Dispatch the pickup, destination, time and level. Dispatch confirms the trip.

Common requests

When hospital discharge transport may be requested

Common discharge trips. The patient's doctor or nurse chooses the level. Not sure? Dispatch will help.

Hospital to a skilled nursing facility

For patients moving to a nursing facility after a hospital stay.

Hospital to a rehab center

For patients starting rehab after a hospital stay.

Hospital to another care facility

For example, a long-term care facility.

Hospital to home

Back home after a hospital stay, when ambulance transport is needed.

For healthcare teams

Hospital discharge transport for healthcare teams

Discharge planners, case managers and nursing staff across Greater Houston can request discharge transport. Dispatch answers 24/7.

You can request BLS, ALS or MICU. Dispatch confirms the pickup, destination, time and level.

For healthcare facilities

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is hospital discharge ambulance transportation?

Ambulance transport from the hospital to the next place: a nursing facility, rehab center, another facility or home.

Where can Preferred EMS transport a patient after hospital discharge?

Skilled nursing facilities, rehab centers, other hospitals and facilities, and homes across Greater Houston.

Can hospital discharge transportation be BLS, ALS, or MICU?

Yes. Dispatch can arrange BLS, ALS or MICU for a discharge.

Can a family member come along with the patient?

Please ask Dispatch when you book. It depends on the patient's needs and space in the ambulance.

Is Preferred EMS dispatch available 24/7 for hospital discharge transport?

Yes. Dispatch answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (713) 791-9000.

How do I arrange a hospital discharge transport?

Call Dispatch at (713) 791-9000 or send the online request. Dispatch will call you to confirm.