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. 2013 Summer;17(3):58–63. doi: 10.7812/TPP/12-141

Table 1.

Transitional care bundle and interventions based on LACE risk stratification score

Bundle element Risk (LACE score)
Low (0–6) Medium (7–10) High (11–19)
KPNW bundle elements
Risk stratification X X X
Standardized discharge summary X X X
Medication reconciliation X X X
Transition hotline X X X
Posthospital visit with physician ≤ 14 days ≤ 7 days
Phone call ≤ 72 hours after discharge X
KPSC new bundle elements
Palliative care consult (if indicated) LACE ≥ 15
Complex-case conference X

KPNW = Kaiser Permanente Northwest; KPSC = Kaiser Permanente Southern California; LACE = Length of stay, Acuity of admission, Comorbidities, and Emergency room visits in last 6 months; X = indication to implement bundle element.