Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC, is an accomplished board-certified Infection Preventionist. Currently, she is the manager of infection prevention and control at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. 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 infection prevention and control organizations.
Prioritizing Patient Safety With Patient Safety Awareness Week and Month
March 20th 2024March shines a spotlight on patient safety with Patient Safety Awareness Week, which ran from March 10 to March 16, 2024. This dedicated period aims to educate and empower health care workers, emphasizing the paramount importance of safe health care environments. Read about it here.
Rare Disease Day 2024: Spotlight on Rare Infectious Diseases
February 29th 2024Rare Disease Day on February 29, 2024, shines a global light on the impact of rare diseases, including rare infectious diseases. With a focus on early diagnosis and treatment access, this day highlights the struggles of those with rare conditions.
Ensuring Safe Journeys: Infection Prevention in Public Transportation
December 27th 2023While public transportation offers convenience and accessibility, it is crucial to remain mindful of the potential presence of germs, emphasizing the importance of adopting infection prevention measures during travel times.
Understanding Infection Risks for Patients With Diabetes During Diabetes Awareness Month
November 30th 2023Diabetes Awareness Month in November highlights the heightened susceptibility of diabetes patients to infections. Explore the key reasons behind their increased infection risk and the importance of infection prevention.
APIC Honors Amanda Crowson With New Investigator Award at 2023 Conference
June 27th 2023Amanda Crowson, MPH, RN, CPH, CIC, is a highly accomplished infection preventionist at AdventHealth Tampa that has been recognized for her research on implementing perineal care practices to minimize the occurrence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs).
Together, APIC CEO and President Announce Health Equity Fund and Staffing Ratio Calculator
June 26th 2023Patricia Jackson, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, 2023 President of APIC and Devin Jopp, EdD, MS, CEO of APIC spoke to a group of reporters, including Infection Control Today about exciting and encouraging new strategies to further the IPC profession.
Delving into the Scabies Outbreak Within an Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting
June 12th 2023An outbreak investigation in the American Journal of Infection Control reviews the infection control procedures implemented by an academic medical center in response to a patient's introduction of scabies to health care workers.
PPE Considerations Surrounding Surgical Smoke and Transmissible Viruses
April 10th 2023Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC, reviews PPE considerations relating to surgical smoke and Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC- CIP shares her thoughts on the universality of masks and other protective equipment for transmissible viruses.
Guidelines for Selecting and Wearing PPE
April 3rd 2023Heather Saunders, MPH, RN, CIC; Tracy Field, RN, WCC, LALD, LTC- CIP; and Isis Lamphier, MPH, CIC, review CDC, OSHEA, NIOSH, and American Society of Testing and Materials guidelines to selecting PPE and best practices for donning and doffing PPE.