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Carolyn Stout, MPH, MLS, RN, eCIC

Consultant, Retired

Contact Details

9488 Stonebrook Dr.
Charlevoix, MI
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Bio

Prior to 1982, I held the following positions in the health care industry: MT ASCP (Clinical Microbiology), Instructor (Clinical Microbiology), Research Associate (Molecular Biology), IC Epidemiologist (Hospital Infection Control Program), and Infection Control Practitioner/ Consultant (Hospitals, LTC, and Behavioral Health).

In 1982, I transitioned to the role of independent contractor (d/b/a Public Health Associates) providing comprehensive infection prevention and control services to mental health facilities (MI and MRDD) in Eastern Missouri.  After receiving my RN, I worked for several years as a staff nurse, charge nurse and PRN shift supervisor. In 2003, I expanded my services as an independent contractor to include nursing and performance improvement. In 2017, I relocated from the St. Louis area to northern Michigan. I retired December 2023 but continue to mentor UMICH MPH epidemiology candidates and participate in volunteer activities in my community.

Education

University of Michigan, School of Public Health, Dept of Epidemiology
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
MPH +1 year Pre-Candidate PhD Rackham Graduate School
Concentration in Clinical/Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases; Epidemiology

Wayne State University, School of Medicine
Detroit, Michigan, United States
BS MT
Medical Technology

Maryville University of Saint Louis
BSN, Magna Cum Laude
Nursing

Professional Associations

American Nurses Association (ANA)
0 - Present

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
0 - Present

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
0 - Present

Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (STT)
0 - Present

Job History

Public Health Associates
Owner/Infection Prevention/Control Consultant (Independent Contractor)
June 1982 - December 2023

CenterPointe Hospital
Quality Assurance Nurse (Independent Contractor)
St. Charles, MO, United States
June 2005 - April 2011

Lafayette Habilitation Center
RN Consultant (Independent Contractor)
St. Louis, MO, United States
June 2006 - March 2011

Lafayette Habilitation Center
Director of Nursing (Independent Contractor)
St. Louis, MO, United States
October 2003 - June 2006

Honors and Awards

Blue Ribbon Abstract Award
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Annual Educational Conference
1998

DHEW / PHS Traineeship Tuition Award
University of Michigan, School of Public Health (UM SPH)
1975

DHEW / PHS Traineeship Tuition Award
University of Michigan, School of Public Health (UM SPH)
1976

Leadership Award
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society, Omicron Iota Chapter
2008

Leadership Award
Maryville University
1997

Nursing Tribute Award
Maryville University
1999