CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY By Latagia Copeland B.S.,A.S.

WHAT IS CREATIVITY?

Creativity is the act of turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. It is further characterized by the ability to perceive the world in new ways, to find hidden patterns, to make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena, and to generate solutions. Creativity involves two processes.

CREATIVITY IS A TWO PART PROCESS

Thinking And then

Producing

WHAT IS INNOVATION?

INNOVATION IS

• Defined as changing or creating more effective processes, products and ideas, which can increase the likelihood of a business succeeding.

• Businesses that innovate create more efficient work processes and have better productivity and performance.

• Being innovative does not mean inventing; rather innovation can mean changing your business model and adapting to changes in your environment to deliver better products or services.

• Successful innovation should be an important part of business strategy.

SO WHAT DOES ALL THIS MEAN!?!?!

SIMPLY PUT

Healthcare is a forever changing and evolving industry; therefore as healthcare leaders we must do the same. Creativity and innovation are the are vital aspects of providing patients with the best possible care and remaining profitable at the same time. As healthcare leaders we should actively practice, promote, and embrace creativity and innovation within our organizations.

REFFERENCES

http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/top-3-skills-healthcare-leaders-need-now

http://www.creativityatwork.com/2014/02/17/what-is-creativity/

http://www.business.gov.au/business-topics/business-planning/innovation/Pages/default.aspx