Cooper University Health Care has launched a mobile unit as part of its Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Program, designed to meet the health care needs of individuals with IDD.
The unit delivers primary care directly to patients’ homes, community residences, and group homes across southern New Jersey.
Developed in response to the growing demand for accessible, person-centered care, the unit helps remove barriers that often make traditional office visits challenging for individuals with IDD. By bringing care directly to patients, the program ensures comprehensive primary care in a familiar, supportive environment.
“This program reflects Cooper’s commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and excellence in care for one of our most vulnerable populations,” said Franziska Jovin, senior vice president and chief experience officer at Cooper. “By meeting patients where they are, we aim to reduce stress, minimize missed appointments and emergency room visits, and improve overall health outcomes.”
The unit partners closely with each patient’s Cooper primary care provider to deliver coordinated, seamless care. Services include routine health assessments, sick visits, chronic condition management, preventive screenings, medication management, post-hospitalization follow-up and health education for patients and caregivers.
Key features of the unit program include:
- On-site visits: Comprehensive primary care services provided in patients’ homes, residential facilities, or group homes.
- Continuity of care: Collaboration with patients’ Cooper primary care doctors to ensure alignment of treatment plans.
- Specialized team: A team trained in caring for individuals with IDD, including advanced practice nurses, physicians and support staff.
- Patient-centered approach: Care delivered with respect, compassion, and sensitivity to the needs of each individual.
