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HEALTH + SAFETY PLAN AT HCD 2024

UPDATED 5/11/23

We are excited to welcome the Healthcare Design Conference + Expo community together to forge new relationships and celebrate old ones. Our team is committed to creating an event experience where our customers, partners, and employees can safely and effectively conduct business.

Healthcare Design Conference + Expo is following all CDC, State, City and building guidelines for our event, which do not require vaccine checks and / or negative COVID tests at this time.

 

Updated January 3, 2022

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

  • Have you completed a self-assessment, and are you symptom-free? If you feel sick, please stay home. You can refer to the CDC’s COVID-19 Self-Checker reference guide for any questions on symptoms by clicking here.
  • Check your flight and travel arrangements.
  • Have your digital or print registration confirmation ready when you arrive – the more prepared you are, the faster entry will be.
  • We are implementing the following face mask guidelines:
    • All attendees and exhibitors may wear a mask, if desired.
    • Complimentary masks will also be available.
  • We have an open line of communication in place with the facility, hotel partners, and local health officials. Before the doors open, we will conduct inspections to ensure the venue is safe, clean and ready for business!

ARRIVING AT HCD 2023

  • Please plan accordingly and allot extra time when arriving at the show
  • We ask that you fully comply with applicable CDC COVID-19 health and safety measures and protocols for attendance at HCD Conference + Expo
  • Have you completed a self-assessment, and are you symptom-free? If you feel sick, please stay home. You can refer to the CDC’s COVID-19 Self-Checker reference guide for any questions on symptoms by clicking here.
  • We are implementing the following face mask guidelines:
    • All attendees and exhibitors may wear a mask, if desired. 
    • Complimentary masks will also be available.
  • Social distancing requirements will be in compliance with the venue/facility guidelines.

INSIDE THE SHOW

  • All attendees and exhibitors may wear a mask, if desired.
  • Please follow all recommended health & safety measures including washing your hands often, covering your cough or sneeze, and staying home if you are sick.
  • We’ve increased staff and security to provide the best customer service and information accessibility.
  • Daily disinfecting will take place to sanitize all seating, restrooms and frequently touched public areas.
  • Feeling sick unexpectedly at the show? Medical personnel will be onsite to assist anyone feeling unwell.

    HOW TO CONTACT US

    REACH OUT TO US ANYTIME

    If you have any questions about our health and safety measures or how you can best prepare, contact Associate Show Director Emily Clay.

    BEFORE THE SHOW

    Please refer to this page to review a full list of health and safety measures, or feel free to reach out to your account executive.

    AT THE SHOW

    To reference any health and safety measures at the show, you can refer to signage placed throughout the venue or contact our friendly staff by visiting the Info Desk, located inside of the exhibit hall at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

    AIRLINE/HOTEL HEALTH + SAFETY INFORMATION

    AIRLINES

    AMERICAN

    Travel information: aa.com/i18n/travel-info/coronavirus-updates
    Health and Safety: aa.com/i18n/travel-info/travel-with-confidence

    UNITED

    Travel information: united.com/en/us/fly/covid-update.html
    Health and Safety: united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/united-cleanplus.html

    DELTA

    Travel information: delta.com/us/en/travel-update-center/overview
    Health and Safety: delta.com/us/en/travel-update-center/ways-we-are-keeping-you-safe

    JETBLUE

    Travel information: jetblue.com/travel-alerts
    Health and Safety: jetblue.com/safety

    SOUTHWEST

    Travel information: southwest.com/Coronavirus
    Health and Safety: southwest.com/airline-cleanliness-social-distance/

    HOTELS

    HILTON

    CleanStay program & Travel information: hilton.com/en/corporate/cleanstay

    HYATT

    Travel information: hyatt.com/en-US/info/coronavirus-statement
    Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment: hyatt.com/info/global-care-and-cleanliness-commitment

    MARRIOTT

    Travel information: marriott-re-2019ncovc.com/
    Commitment to Clean: clean.marriott.com/

    OMNI

    Travel information: omnihotels.com/travel-advisory
    Omni Safe and Clean: omnihotels.com/omni-safe-and-clean

    RIDE SHARE HEALTH + SAFETY MESSAGING

    UBER

    Travel information: uber.com/us/en/safety/

    LYFT

    Travel information: lyft.com/safety/coronavirus

    OTHER RESOURCES

    US TRAVEL ASSOCIATION

    Industry guidance: ustravel.org/toolkit/industry-guidance-promoting-health-and-safety-all-travelers

    CDC

    General Guidelines: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
    Travel Guidelines: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

     The Healthcare Design Conference + Expo is an annual conference focused exclusively on the design of hospital and clinic environments. The educational program is driven by industry experts who share case studies, research, best practices, and new approaches throughout the three-day learning experience.

    To create the annual program, a call for presentations is opened, with submissions selected via a rigorous review process. All conference sessions must qualify for continuing education units, with four distinct learning objectives and one hour of content delivered.

    The Center for Health Design is HCD's educational partner for the conference and manages the call for presentation process. Follow the link below to view the form on The Center’s website and submit a presentation proposal.

    Top-of-mind topics for sessions include but are not limited to: patient safety and satisfaction, ambulatory care, remodeling, renovation and conversions, impact of technology, clinical perspectives, the high-performance hospital and sustainable practices, design for wellness, innovations in facility planning and management, design challenges and solutions, specialty facilities and departments (i.e., oncology, pediatrics, behavioral health, OR, ED), strategies for financing and operations, international trends and practices, and projects and initiatives that advance equality and social justice. 

    Join us Oct. 5-8, 2024, in Indianapolis for the ultimate healthcare design education, networking, and product-sourcing event!