Original and simplified HOSPITAL score for 30-day potentially avoidable readmissions
| Variable | Original score (number of point if positive) | Simplified score (number of points if positive) |
|---|---|---|
| Haemoglobin level at discharge <12 g/dL | 1 | 1 |
| Cancer diagnosis or discharge from an Oncology division * | 2 | 2 |
| Sodium level at discharge <135 mmol/L | 1 | 1 |
| Any ICD-9 or ICD-10 Procedure during hospitalisation† | 1 | NA |
| Index Type of admission: non-elective‡ | 1 | 1 |
| Number of hospital Admissions during the previous 12 months | ||
| 0–1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2–5 | 2 | 2 |
| >5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length of stay ≥5 days | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 13 | 12 |
*‘Discharge from an Oncology division’ in the original version of the score.
†This variable was left out in the simplified version of the score.
‡Defined as not scheduled in advance for treatment or investigation.
ICD, International Code of Diseases.