John Stark, RN, BSN | Surgical Services Leadership
- DCCS Consulting
- Oct 8
- 1 min read

Accomplished surgical services leader with a proven record of optimizing OR efficiency, elevating patient experience, and enhancing team performance. Skilled in data-driven strategies, process improvement, and collaborative leadership that deliver measurable results in quality, safety, and financial performance.
John Stark Key Accomplishments
Increased block utilization from 46% to 86% by partnering with Epic team and perioperative leadership
Reduced room turnover times and improved case throughput
Boosted first case on-time starts from 52% to 80%
Elevated patient survey scores from the 40th percentile to the 83rd percentile
Strengthened staff engagement by leading leadership rounding and implementing
service recovery initiatives
Negotiated vendor contracts, optimized budgets, and delivered multimillion-dollar cost savings
Driving Surgical Services Excellence
John Stark delivers measurable improvements in perioperative performance, patient satisfaction, and staff engagement. Connect today to explore how his leadership can help your organization achieve operational and clinical excellence.

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