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Tara A Cortes is a Clinical Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and Executive Director of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN), where she leads innovative initiatives in geriatric care, interprofessional education, and health policy. Her work focuses on advancing care models for older adults, particularly vulnerable populations, and strengthening the healthcare workforce.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Nursing Science and Research, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
- MA in Nursing, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
- BSN in Nursing, Villanova University
Dr. Cortes's research and professional interests center on gerontology, interprofessionalism, home care, health policy, and care for underserved populations. She has developed and evaluated interventions to improve dementia care, medication safety, and interprofessional collaboration in home and long-term care settings.
Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on long-term care reform, dementia symptom management, interprofessional team training, and policy advocacy. Key themes include nurse staffing in nursing homes, embedded pragmatic clinical trials in dementia care, and integrated models like PACE. Her work emphasizes quality improvement, patient-centered care, and health equity.
Among her notable honors are:
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
- Distinguished Alumni Award, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
- Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow
- Medallion for Distinguished Contributions to the Profession, Villanova University
- Appointee to HHS Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry
- Health and Aging Policy Fellow, American Political Science Association
Dr. Cortes has advised federal agencies including CMS and served on national boards such as Archcare, Isabella Geriatric Center, and Pacific College of Health and Science. She has led significant initiatives like the Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program and the ArchCare Nurse Fellowship, demonstrating leadership in both academic and applied healthcare settings.
She is actively involved in developing interprofessional educational programs and policy recommendations to transform geriatric care delivery across the continuum.
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