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 

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.

Bug of the Month: The Virus Behind the Dangerous Bite

helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today. Each column explores the

's etiology, the infections it can cause, the modes of transmission, and ways to fight its spread. The pathogen profiles will span bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic species.

as a teaching tool to help educate health care personnel and start a dialogue about microbiology-related imperatives.

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Prevention

 prevention page contains news and information on the latest updates on all facets of infection prevention. From vaccinations and immunizations to controlling air and water flow in a health care system, preventing infections falls not only on the infection prevention staff, but on all who interact within the hospital, from environmental services teams to those planning and building new construction.   

Bug of the Month

Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today. Each column explores the Bug of the Month's etiology, the infections it can cause, the modes of transmission, and ways to fight its spread. The pathogen profiles will span bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic species. We encourage you to use Bug of the Month as a teaching tool to help educate healthcare personnel and start a dialogue about microbiology-related imperatives.

Hand Hygiene

 hand hygiene page examines the practice of hand hygiene, from the proper methods to adherence among hospital staff. Will greater recognition of hand hygiene’s importance in curbing the spread of infections translate into better adherence among hospital staff and the public? This page features videos that demonstrate exactly how to conduct hand hygiene properly, articles recapping peer-reviewed literature on the latest advances in monitoring and adherence, as well as the popular "Bug of the Month" feature. 

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Infection Control Today, March 2026 (Vol. 30 No.1)

Infection Control Today

The Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens that are clinically important in today's health care facilities.