Isis Lamphier, MPH, MHA, CIC, AL-CIP

Isis Lamphier, MPH, MHA, CIC, AL-CIP, is an accomplished board-certified Infection Preventionist. Currently, she is the director of infection prevention for HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. Her passion for infection prevention and control was ignited after successfully attaining a bachelor of science in health education and a master of public health in epidemiology from the University of Florida.

Prior to her current role in the hospital setting, Lamphier gained valuable experience working at both the county health department and a long-term care facility.

She also serves as an author, contributing editor, and editorial advisory board member for Infection Control Today.

During her free time, Isis enjoys reading, traveling, visiting amusement parks, and spending time with her friends, family, and her puppy. She is a member and board member of various organizations focused on infection prevention and control.

Articles

Bug of the Month: You Thought I Was Gone? Think Again!

November 10, 2025

Article

The Bug of the Month helps educate readers about clinically significant pathogens, both existing and emerging, in today's health care facilities.

How Infection Prevention and Occupational Health Intersect in Health Care Facilities

October 28, 2025

Article

If you’ve ever been asked to track flu shots and handle a chemical splash in the same breath, you’ve met the IP–OH blur. Infection prevention and occupational health often intersect—but their missions differ. Knowing where each begins ensures safer patients, safer staff, and smoother responses.

Check-In to Contagion: Infection Prevention in Waiting Rooms

October 22, 2025

Article

Crowded waiting rooms can turn routine checkups into transmission hubs. Here’s how outpatient clinics can cut risk, starting at the front door, with smarter cleaning, hand hygiene, masks, and fewer extra visitors.

Pathogen Pulse: Planning for International Infection Prevention Week 2025

September 26, 2025

Article

International Infection Prevention Week is coming up from October 19 to 25. Read on to learn how to celebrate in your own facility!

Debunking the Mistruths and Misinformation About COVID-19

September 15, 2025

Article

"Although the virus itself remains a threat, misinformation about COVID-19 has become a parallel epidemic, one that undermines public health efforts and endangers lives."

Bug of the Month: I Like to Hitch a Ride

September 12, 2025

Video

The Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens that are clinically important in today's health care facilities. Check out the author reading the article and identify which bug is speaking in this installment.