Global Transitional Care

The average woman spends a significant part of her life deciding what to wear for a special occasion. But do they do the same when choosing the nail colors? I doubt so. As the new year approaches, women prepare a long list of what they should wear for the various events and festivals they intend to participate in during the year. The decision about wearing suitable nail polish is usually the last one they take. This blog aims to change the trend by suggesting different nail colors for different situations in life. The OPI gel colors set has an exclusive range of colors to suit every occasion.

Best OPI Colors for the Right Occasion

Are you going on a first date? Make an indelible impression

There is a statement that goes something like this. “The first impression is generally the last one, as well.” It is true when you go on your first date. The first date of your life is a momentous occasion that no one would like to spoil by wearing the wrong nail polish color. (more…)

As classy as it looks, tattoo designing isn’t a piece of cake. It is an extremely difficult and painful process. Not only for the client, but also for the tattoo artist. This is because the session goes on for so long and the artist might get tired holding the machine and continuously concentrating on one particular spot. Every tattoo artist has kept some special tips and tricks to help the client cope with the process with comfort and to make it easier for themselves too. This article will be covering all the basics of preparation for the tattoo session and steps that can be helpful during the designing procedures. These suggestions are collected from experienced tattoo experts and people who have been going through this process for a long time. This will definitely guide all the newcomers for their upcoming ventures in the field of tattoo designing.

Image: Trailertrashtattoo.net

How to prepare yourself for a tattoo session?

Before going for a tattoo session, you must be mentally and physically prepared to embrace the upcoming painful process. There are some steps that can help you in coping up with the pain and discomfort.

1. Eat well before going to visit your tattoo artist. Being well fed is extremely important to keep your energy up to the level. It keeps your blood pressure maintained so you won’t feel any disturbance in the normal balanced state of your system.
2. Drink plenty of water so that your blood volume remains constant and you won’t fall unconscious during the needling. It is very common that people faint during the process due to water shortage. Try your best to avoid it from happening.
3. Wear light and airy clothes. This will allow your body temperature to stay normal and will prevent excessive sweating. It will also allow the artist to access the tattoo spot with ease. Wearing tight clothes can block blood circulation and make it very uncomfortable for the client to make the area exposed.
4. Make sure the tattoo spot is well shaved and free from hair. Shaving it a few days earlier is better because if you shave it just before the session, the open pores might get irritated due to the tattoo ink.
5. Make sure you have all the equipment and tattoo stuff ready. Ask the tattoo artist if he has anything missing from the spot so he can grab it before the session.
6. Do check out which design and color pattern is trending and choose accordingly. For example, small and intricate designs go well with the outline of the black. You can shade the inner part with the best white ink available to you and see how attractive the design looks. Similarly, choose color combinations that are famous among the tattoo experts and make your tattoo look classy and trendy.

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Dip powder nails might not look so different from their acrylic and gel counterparts at first glance. However, they have a distinct application process where you dip your nails into the powder container a few times as you brush and polish using a neutral base. However, it would be best if you came up with nail art that will leave you proud. Nonetheless, the dip powder system will never fail you. By acquiring an SNS, Nugenesis, OPI, or DND gel nail polish, you are assured of a chic finish. To avoid getting frustrated, we have collected a few simple but elegant dip powder designs that you can try out.

Neutral nail polish with ring finger floral details

This is one of the simplest dip powder designs that can look great on your nails when you want something easy, neutral, and a little more sophisticated. The design can be worn every day, and you will still be looking stylish and luxurious.

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Any skin problem can leave you worried and gives sleepless nights. One such condition that is very common these days is Melasma. This skin problem creates dark and discolored skin, which changes the look drastically. The users commonly suggest the use of sunscreen for melasma to avoid the condition. It is essential to know the reason why this happens and what is that one can do to prevent the problem of having healthy, good-looking skin.

How to Know If You Have Melasma

The condition is easy to identify as the symptoms show early. The patches on the skin and discoloration are commonly seen with the naked eye. The skin becomes darker than the original skin color, and the patterns are similar on the face. The other body parts which are exposed to the sun are also prone to the condition. There is no harm to the situation but is known to have a negative effect on the self-image of the person dealing with it.

The sun damage to the skin is the most common cause. Still, other things that have known to add to the condition are birth control pills, hormonal imbalance, stress and thyroid conditions, etc. it is something which is more commonly seen in women but does not mean that men are immune to it.

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What is a dip powder manicure? This refers to manicures that last long but don’t make use of UV light in hardening the nails. The colors are gotten from dipping nails into a powder with pigments, rather than the conventional method of painting on liquid streaks. The outcome is a flawless look, with even coats, which before now, only professionals could achieve.

Are powder dipped nails better than gel?

The significant distinction between DND DC gel and dip is that it is long-lasting. Manicures done with dip powder tend to last as long as one month, usually two times longer than the regular gel nail polish. Besides, light-curing lamps are not needed for this manicure. This goes to say that you’ll not only be saving space in your drawers as there won’t be any need for a large nail lamp, but you’ll be free from exposure to UV light.

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Global Transitional Care is the pioneer in bridging the in-patient-to-residence gap by providing personalized in-home clinical oversight for newly discharged patients. In conjunction with our HIPAA compliant, customized technology and a transitional care team consisting of a medical doctor, advanced practice nurse practitioner and registered nurse certified in transitional care, GTC can address potential issues, with the goal of preventing unnecessary re-admissions and visits to the Emergency Room. Transitional care is a newly covered benefit for Medicare patients and there is no extra cost incurred on the part of the patient other than the applicable standard co-pay. As a specialty group provider, GTC manages direct billing with Medicare.

What is Transitional Care?
Transitional Care (TC) is a specified, certified program “to help hospitalized patients with complex chronic conditions, often the most vulnerable patients, transfer in a safe and timely manner from one level of care to another”* ideally, to their home residence. Additionally, Transitional Care is certified at a higher level than home health care.

What We Do
Our highly skilled, Transitional Care Nurses (TCNs) are hands-on in planning and caring for patients in the critical 30-day window of time after discharge. Our Transitional Care Nurses keep the physicians and care team connected to the patient’s progress. We are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes.

Global Transitional Care (GTC) is a group provider that specializes in comprehensive transitional care. GTC  provides a high level of clinical oversight and manages all aspects of care transitions from inpatient stay to home for 30 days from date of discharge, with the overarching goal of avoiding complications and readmission to the hospital. Transitional Care is recognized as a higher level of clinical care than home health.

GTC is a Medicare provider, and also has the ability to provide transitional care to non-Medicare patients. GTC partners with National Transitions of Care Coalition (NTOCC) — an organization dedicated to improving patient transitions throughout the healthcare system.

Why Does Transitional Care Make Sense?

• One in two U.S. citizens suffer from a chronic disease and this number is only increasing
• Medicare Trust Fund level ($) is going down
• Shift in focus from Acute Care to Population Health Management
• Out of 5 million US hospital readmissions, approx. 76% are preventable, this equals a savings of $26 billion
• People recover better and faster at home*

Learn more about transitional care through our resources page.