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Navigating the "Snap Back": People Strategies
We have developed a free resource: "Reactivating the Workforce Toolkit"
May 8, 20201 min read


COVID-19 Surgery Impact
Surgery schedules have been slashed by the
CDC’s call for postponement of elective procedures.
Apr 2, 20201 min read


Optimizing OR Schedules Maximizes Revenue: How Balanced Surgery Scheduling Drives Throughput, Satisfaction, and Financial Performance
Optimizing O.R. Schedules Maximizes Revenue Operating rooms (ORs) are the financial engine of every hospital, often generating more than half of a system’s revenue. Yet, ORs are also among the most resource‑intensive, with costs that can quickly escalate when inefficiencies occur. By optimizing operating room scheduling , hospitals and health systems can significantly increase utilization, reduce waste, and create a better experience for patients, staff, and surgeons alike.
Mar 10, 20203 min read


Innovative Nurse Retention Strategies
DCCS works with nursing leadership to create a positive work environment, greater staff satisfaction, and a reduction in nurse turnover.
Feb 3, 20201 min read


Virtual CFO Services
DCCS provides instant bandwidth to hospital operations with our Virtual Executive Program.
Dec 6, 20191 min read


Observation Patient Status: A Team Approach to Improvement
Improving the management of observation patients requires a team approach.
Dec 6, 20191 min read


Rethinking Nurse Retention
Few hospitals have translated retention initiatives into a formal retention program. Our proven strategies and tools create a positive...
Nov 19, 20191 min read


Real Solutions for Critical Access Emergency Departments
DCCS Telemedicine Physician Network has developed a rural-specific solution that leverages innovative staffing models and technologies to...
Nov 12, 20191 min read


Surgery Program Disruptions: Sterile Processing
A poorly run Sterile Processing Department (SPD) can result in global service line failure.
Nov 10, 20191 min read


Boost Operating Margin
A DCCS 360° Review Identifies Clinical and Operational Opportunities that Boost the Bottom Line.
Nov 3, 20191 min read


Is Observation Patient Status Crushing the Bottom Line?
Appropriate determination of obs patient status allows for effective patient care management, improves revenue capture, and reduces denials.
Nov 1, 20191 min read


Observation Status in the Hospital- a $5 Million Improvement.
Inappropriate Observation Patient Status in hospitals and emergency rooms can crush the bottom line.
Sep 21, 20191 min read


Drive Your 2020 Strategic Plan
DCCS provides strategic plan advisory services for healthcare organizations of all sizes.
Jul 28, 20191 min read


DCCS: A Full-Suite of Healthcare Advisory Services
DCCS is a national full-service healthcare consulting firm focused on providing a complete scope of advisory services to hospitals and...
Jul 16, 20191 min read


Recruitment and Retention Strategies that Deliver Results
"Research shows that organizations with effective People Strategies are successful in attracting and retaining top tier talent." - Mike...
May 17, 20191 min read


Advancing Past “Episodic Care” to “Care Management”
The DCCS Telemedicine Network is transforming care delivery – proactively. "We are seeing the need for a “system of care” for behavioral...
Mar 18, 20191 min read


Is ED Operations Driving Nursing Turnover?
Emergency Department RNs continue to have the highest rate of turnover exceeding 21% compared to the overall national average of 16.8%....
Mar 7, 20191 min read


When surgeons can't schedule cases in your OR, the hospital has a big problem...
DCCS Surgery Management Improvement Group can assist overcoming challenges with OR Capacity by: Providing analytics to assess performance...
Feb 7, 20191 min read


Optimizing Observation Status
Management of observation patients can be inconsistent, inefficient, and negatively impact length of stay, bed utilization, and finances....
Jan 18, 20191 min read


DCCS Enters 10th Year
As many of you know, originally named Dave Capone Consulting Services, it did not take long for the company to grow into Team DCCS. As we...
Jan 14, 20191 min read
DCCS is a National Full-Service Health System Consulting Firm focused on providing operational and financial advisory support to improve enterprise financial and operational performance.
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