Health/Safety

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ABC Convention 2022 Health and Safety Preparedness Plan

Creating a safe and healthy ABC Convention 2022 experience is our top priority.

ABC’s goal is to ensure all individuals on site—attendees, speakers, staff and venue personnel—remain healthy, safe and comfortable throughout the event.

We are monitoring area COVID-19 status and working in partnership with the team at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, partner hotels and local authorities. Please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for recommendations on how to protect yourself against COVID-19 and review the current health and safety protocols in San Antonio.

ABC is committed to the health and safety of all attendees. ABC Convention 2022 attendees agree to abide by and engage in certain safe and healthy conduct while attending the event.

ABC National’s Safety and Health Strategy

The health and safety of all those on site at ABC Convention 2022 is our top priority. The plan below is a living document that will continue to evolve as we incorporate features that will further enhance the on-site experience for everyone in attendance and serve as an example of world-class health and safety proactive preparedness.

1. On-site medical protocols

Attendees must sign a Personal Accountability and Responsibility Document to confirm that they do not have symptoms of COVID-19 and accept the risk of attending an in-person event.
COVID-19 Health Security Plan (see ABC Events app).

2. Masks use

A cotton, reusable mask will be available at registration.
You may also bring your own mask or facial covering.
Mask use is required when and where posted.

3. Hand sanitizer

Personal-sized hand sanitizer that contains the recommended percentage of isopropyl alcohol will be supplied by ABC and provided at registration.
Hand sanitizer stations will be positioned throughout the meeting space.

4. Additional protocols

Responsible food and beverage/seating/spacing setups for meeting spaces.
Basic hygiene reminders and public service announcements will be included at all Leadership Institute activities, such as a standard safety moment to be reviewed at the beginning of every meeting or education session.
A dedicated wellness button will be available on the ABC Events app.

As a reminder, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please do not attend ABC Convention 2022:

Fever
Temperature over 100.4 F

Loss of taste or smell
Dry cough

Runny nose
Sore throat

Travel and Transportation

We are staying up to date on all travel guidelines, considerations and restrictions from national and local authorities. Please click here to see current travel restrictions/requirements by state. If flying, please note that masks/facial coverings are required within the San Antonio International Airport (SAT).

See what action TSA is taking in response to COVID-19.

See what major U.S. airlines are doing by visiting their websites:

For COVID-19 pandemic resources, visit the CDC website.

For any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to [email protected]