Before Your Stay at BID Plymouth
Before Your Stay
What you need to know before your hospital stay
Kevin Coughlin – a health care executive with more than 25 years of experience across community hospitals, academic medical centers and health care systems – has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth (BID Plymouth). Coughlin, who joined BID-Plymouth in 2014 as Senior Vice President of System Development, has served as Interim President and CEO since October 2016. His appointment as President and CEO is effective Monday, June 12, 2017.
As Senior Vice President at BID Plymouth, Coughlin led the hospital’s growth strategy, as well as the hospital’s network of 300 physicians and ambulatory services. Under his leadership, employed physician revenue grew more than twofold over three years, which was instrumental to advancing the hospital’s strong financial footing. Coughlin was also instrumental in working with the hospital’s medical staff to develop and launch a Hospital-Physician Compact to further advance the organization.
Previously, Coughlin served as Senior Vice President at Elliott Health System based in Manchester, New Hampshire, where he oversaw select hospital services, including process improvement, as well as an ambulatory network with more than 500,000 outpatient visits annually. He has also held leadership positions at Boston Medical Center’s Faculty Practice Foundation and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
“We are delighted to have Kevin assume the role of President and CEO,” said Clark Hinkley, Chair of the Board of Directors of BID Plymouth. “During his tenure as Senior Vice President of System Development and most recently as Interim President, Kevin’s steady hand, vision and ability to bring people together have been tremendous assets to the hospital. Kevin is a talented leader who will help us continue to move the organization forward for the patients and communities we serve.”
“Our community hospitals are essential to Beth Israel Deaconess’ mission of providing high quality, lower cost care close to home,” said Kevin Tabb, MD, CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess. “Kevin is a proven leader with extensive experience in strategy, operations and finance, and a strong commitment to the Plymouth community. Kevin was chosen after a vigorous and comprehensive national search that confirmed he was the most qualified candidate to lead BID Plymouth. We look forward to Kevin’s ongoing contributions to BID Plymouth and the BID system.”
“Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth is a great organization, and I’m honored to have been selected as the hospital’s new president,” Coughlin said. “As part of the BID system, I look forward to continuing our community focus and working to provide our patients with the best health care in the region.”
Pre-admission tests ensure that you are healthy enough for your procedure or surgery. Your care team schedules these outpatient tests in advance.
These diagnostic tests may include:
- Blood work
- Imaging
- Heart health checks
What to Expect at Pre-Admission Testing
We complete most pre-admission tests at the BID Plymouth Medical Office Building at 46 Obery Street. This building is across from the helipad on the hospital campus.
Your appointment will take about two hours to complete. Please bring a list of your medications and dosage, or the original bottles.
Here’s a list of items to consider packing for your inpatient care:
- List of all current medications you take
- Night clothes
- Reading material
- Robe
- Slippers
- Toiletries, such as hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste
Bring any essential item such as contact lenses, eye glasses, hearing aids and dentures with you. You will be asked to keep these items in a specific container to assist with loss prevention. It is important that you assist us in placing these items in the designated container when not is use.
- BID Plymouth is not responsible for lost or misplaced items.
- Don’t leave these items on your food tray.
- Store personal items in your bedside drawer.
We recommend you leave these items at home:
- Electronics
- Jewelry
- Large amounts of money
- Medications
- Valuables
BID Plymouth is not responsible for the loss or damage of any personal property kept in your room.
Before your hospital stay, a BID Plymouth patient access representative will call you to gather personal, financial and health insurance details.
On the day of your procedure, bring your Medicare/Medicaid or private health insurance card and any needed forms with you.
Use the PIDC Pavilion main entrance off Obery Street. Check in at the patient registration area to complete any other required forms.
