Kate Taylor

Dr. Kate Taylor is an Assistant Professor at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (University of North Texas Health Science), specializing in Internal Medicine & Geriatrics. She concurrently serves as Clinical Executive for SaferCare Texas, a patient safety organization. With 25 years of healthcare experience, her career includes roles as an Army Nurse Corps officer and hospitalist nurse practitioner. She teaches interprofessional learners globally and leads the Center of Older Adults House Calls program, emphasizing team collaboration and quality improvement.

• Education: DNP (Texas Christian University), MS Nursing (Hawaii Pacific University), BS Nursing (Texas Christian University)

Her research focuses on improving geriatric care through patient-centered approaches, medication safety, and interprofessional teamwork. Recent work addresses emergency medicine adaptations for aging populations and home-based medication reconciliation systems.

Awards: Certified Professional in Patient Safety credential (2021).

Advising & Grants: Mentors interprofessional teams in quality improvement projects. Collaborates with SaferCare Texas on patient safety initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Center of Older Adults House Calls program, integrating clinical care with academic training.