National Creativity Day, founded in 2018 by film producer Hal Croasmun, reminds us that creativity isn't just for artists! It's essential in every profession, including medical imaging.
Even in a field rooted in science and precision, creativity helps medical imaging professionals. Here are a few ideas for tapping into your creative side:
Enhancing Patient Experience
• Craft analogies or stories to explain procedures.
• Create a calming environment with music, lighting, or themed decor.
• Think of visualization techniques to ease patient anxiety.
Improving Workflow
• Design quick-reference guides for complex or rare procedures.
• Rethink how you organize your workspace. Small tweaks can make a big difference.
Innovating Education
• Develop training tools like checklists, flowcharts, or roleplaying simulations.
• Gamify learning for students or new staff to reinforce knowledge of anatomy, protocols, or equipment use.
This is for the item writers among us:
Writing Exam Items
• Try a timed brain-dump: set a time for 5-10 minutes, and jot down everything that comes to mind about your job. Don't worry about making sense or using complete sentences. Include both glaringly obvious things and tiny little details. Afterwards, look for item-worthy insights.
• Write five intentionally bad items. Revisit them later, and you are likely to find the seeds of something great.
Creativity isn't a luxury; it's an essential tool. And on May 30, let's celebrate how it helps us do our jobs better, smarter, and with more inventiveness.
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May 23, 2025
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by Assessments Department
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