The "Hospital" score as a time-out before discharge to review higher risk patients.
Low Hemoglobin level at discharge (< 12 g/dL) 1 point
Discharge from an Oncology service 2 points
Low Sodium level at discharge ( < 135 mmol/L) 1 point
Procedure during hospital stay (any ICD-9 coded procedure) 1 point
Index admission Type: urgent or emergent (non-elective) 1 point
Number of hospital Admission(s) during the Last year
2-5 times 2 points
>5 times 5 points
Length of stay ≥ 5 days 2 point
Interpretation:
0-4 Low Risk Readmission
5-6 Intermediate Risk
7 or more - High Risk