Carole W. Kamangu, MPH, RN, CIC

Carole W. Kamangu is a nurse epidemiologist and infection prevention and control consultant. She is the founder/CEO of Dumontel Healthcare Consulting, LLC, an infection prevention and control consulting firm that serves health care facilities, business organizations, and educational institutions. She also serves as a consultant for APIC Consulting Services, Inc. Carole has 13 years of experience in the combined fields of nursing, public health, and infection prevention and control.

Articles

Why Skilled Infection Preventionists Still Experience Imposter Syndrome and What the Profession Can Do

July 08, 2026

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Many infection preventionists from nonclinical backgrounds experience imposter syndrome despite demonstrating strong technical expertise and measurable patient safety outcomes. This commentary explores how mentorship, leadership development, and organizational support can strengthen professional identity, improve retention, and help the infection prevention profession embrace diverse educational pathways.

What It Takes to Stop Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms: Lessons From the Front Lines in Ethiopia and India

January 26, 2026

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Carbapenem-resistant organisms don’t stop at borders. Experts from Johns Hopkins and Ohio State share how strengthening lab capacity and foundational infection prevention practices helped reduce transmission in Ethiopian and Indian hospitals.

Germs in the Halls: Why Infection Preventionists Are Going Back to School

July 14, 2025

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The pandemic opened unexpected doors for infection preventionists, pushing their expertise beyond hospital walls into schools and communities where stopping infections at the source matters more than ever.

Keeping Classrooms Cleaner: Infection Preventionists Step into Schools

July 10, 2025

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As seasonal viruses surge and recent outbreaks like measles highlight vulnerabilities, infection prevention experts are extending their reach into schools, recognizing that healthy classrooms are essential to healthy communities.

Combating Contagion, Confusion, and Public Mistrust: The Infection Preventionist’s Role in the Infodemic Era

June 19, 2025

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Infection preventionists are at the forefront of the infodemic; the keynote session offered suggestions on how they can combat and mitigate misinformation.

WHO's 2024 Global Report: Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control Programs at the Facility Level

May 20, 2025

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Key Takeaways from WHO’s 2024 Global Report and Insights from Real-world Experience