Hospital Transitions

Why the first 72 hours at home are so risky for medication errors, readmissions, and recovery setbacks — and what families can do about it. Hospital Discharge Is the Most Dangerous Time for Older Adults Why the first 72 hours at home are so risky for medication errors, readmissions, and recovery setbacks — and what families can do about it. Recently, I saw a woman in the ER for the third time in a month. On her first visit, she was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a heart