DCCS Clinical Laboratory Consulting
Who We
Support
Hospital Laboratories
Health System Laboratories Independent Laboratories
Multi-site Lab Networks
Clinical Laboratories
Compliance Readiness
Compliance gap assessments, quality systems, and inspection preparation aligned to CLIA, CAP, and The Joint Commission.
Experienced
Leadership
Led by Paul Spivey and supported by DCCS’s core laboratory leadership bench for assessments, interim coverage, and transitions.
Operational Improvement
Operational assessments, workflow redesign, staffing optimization, and productivity benchmarking to improve turnaround time and performance.
DCCS Experienced Laboratory Leadership Team
DCCS Laboratory Advisory Services is led by Paul Spivey, Partner and Laboratory Services Leader. He is supported by DCCS’s core bench of trusted laboratory executives—Steve Howerton, Warren Erickson, and V.C. “Lackey” Lymperopoulos—who regularly lead and support client engagements. Together, this leadership team brings consistent direction, proven methods, and specialized expertise to help laboratories strengthen compliance, improve operations, stabilize staffing, and achieve sustainable performance.
Laboratory Advisory Service Offerings
Full-Service Clinical Laboratory Consulting
End-to-end advisory support to strengthen operations, compliance readiness, staffing stability, and financial performance.
Test Platform Rightsizing
Evaluate menus, instrumentation, and volumes to align testing capabilities with demand, cost-per-test targets, and service expectations.
Regulatory Compliance Assessments
Gap assessments and corrective action roadmaps aligned to CLIA, CAP, The Joint Commission, CMS, and state requirements.
Quality Management Services
Build or optimize quality systems, documentation, audit readiness, and continuous improvement to reduce risk and sustain standards.
Inspection Preparation
Pre-inspection readiness reviews, mock surveys, evidence organization, and staff preparation to improve inspection outcomes.
Consolidation & Merger Assessments
Service line and network evaluations to guide consolidation decisions, standardization opportunities, and integration planning.
Contract Reviews
Review reference lab, outreach, staffing, service, and vendor agreements to identify risk, performance gaps, and renegotiation opportunities.
Equipment Acquisition Support
Needs assessment, capital justification, vendor evaluation, and implementation planning for instruments, automation, and supporting systems.
Supply Chain Evaluations
Optimize inventory, standardize supplies, strengthen vendor performance, and reduce spend through workflow and sourcing improvements.
Interim Leadership & Transition Support
Experienced interim lab leadership and structured transition plans to stabilize operations during change, vacancies, or growth.
Laboratory Director Recruitment Services
Targeted leadership recruiting support, candidate evaluation, and onboarding guidance to secure high-impact laboratory leaders.
New Facility Design & Planning
Lab layout planning, workflow design, equipment placement, and operational readiness support for new construction or remodels.
Operational Assessments
End-to-end operational reviews covering staffing models, workflows, turnaround times, safety, quality systems, and service delivery.
Performance & Productivity Improvements
Benchmarking and optimization to improve staffing efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen throughput and turnaround time performance.
Strategic & Growth Planning
Multi-year strategic planning for service expansion, outreach growth, market positioning, and alignment with health system priorities.
Billing & Collections Assessments
Revenue cycle reviews focused on charge capture, billing workflows, denials, compliance risk, and collections performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
DCCS Clinical Laboratory Advisory Services partners with Laboratory Directors, COOs, and CFOs to address these challenges through comprehensive operational assessments, compliance readiness support, staffing optimization, supply chain evaluation, LIS and workflow improvement, and strategic growth planning.
The following FAQs address the most common executive questions about improving laboratory productivity, inspection readiness, cost control, and long-term sustainability within today’s complex healthcare environment.
How can DCCS help improve clinical laboratory operational efficiency and turnaround times?
DCCS conducts comprehensive laboratory operational assessments to identify workflow bottlenecks, staffing inefficiencies, equipment utilization gaps, and productivity variances. We apply Lean process improvement methodologies and benchmark performance against industry standards to reduce turnaround times (TAT), improve throughput, and increase overall lab productivity.
Ideal for: Laboratory Directors and COOs seeking measurable operational performance improvement.
Can DCCS assist with CLIA, CAP, and accreditation compliance readiness?
Yes. DCCS provides regulatory compliance assessments and inspection readiness support aligned with CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission, and state requirements. We evaluate quality management systems, documentation, temperature monitoring compliance, proficiency testing protocols, and corrective action processes to reduce regulatory risk and strengthen accreditation outcomes.
Ideal for: Laboratory Directors focused on compliance risk mitigation and inspection preparedness.
How does DCCS support laboratory staffing optimization and workforce planning?
We analyze staffing models, productivity benchmarks, scheduling structures, and leadership alignment to ensure appropriate FTE allocation and cost control. Our advisory services help labs address staffing shortages, leadership gaps, succession planning, and interim laboratory leadership placement.
Ideal for: Laboratory Directors and COOs balancing staffing shortages with performance expectations.
Does DCCS evaluate laboratory financial performance and cost structure?
Absolutely. DCCS provides financial performance assessments, including cost-per-test analysis, supply chain evaluations, vendor contract reviews, and billing and collections assessments. We help CFOs identify cost containment opportunities while preserving quality and service levels.
Ideal for: CFOs seeking margin improvement and cost transparency in laboratory operations.
How does DCCS support laboratory mergers, consolidation, and growth strategy?
We provide strategic planning services, including market assessments, consolidation evaluations, outreach expansion strategy, new facility planning, and operational integration support. Our team helps ensure growth initiatives are operationally feasible and financially sustainable.
Ideal for: COOs and CFOs managing system-wide integration or laboratory expansion.
What makes DCCS different from other laboratory consulting firms?
DCCS combines hands-on laboratory leadership experience with operational, financial, and regulatory expertise. Our advisors have led clinical laboratories in complex hospital and health system environments, enabling us to deliver practical, data-driven solutions tailored to executive decision-makers.
Ready to strengthen laboratory performance?
Whether you need compliance readiness, operational improvement, interim leadership, or growth planning, DCCS helps laboratories build sustainable performance with practical, experienced guidance.