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Abstract:
The strongest predictor of nurse job dissatisfaction and intent to leave is that of stress in the
practice environment. Good communication, control over practice, decision making at the
bedside, teamwork, and nurse empowerment have been found to increase nurse satisfaction
and decrease turnover. In this article we share our experience of developing a rapid-design
process to change the approach to performance improvement so as to increase engagement,
empowerment, effectiveness, and the quality of the professional practice environment. Meal and
non-meal breaks were identified as the target area for improvement. Qualitative and quantitative
data support the success of this project. We begin this article with a review of literatur