In effort to provide an engaging and participatory experience while keeping the health & safety of attendees as our priority, masks will be required for everyone during the event unless eating or drinking along with moderate social distancing. Vaccinations are not required but are highly encouraged. This policy mirrors the CDC Guidelines. As these guidelines may be updated from time-to-time based on the current pandemic situation, NASWA will communicate any changes to attendees.

While on-site, NASWA will be implementing the following health and safety measures:

• No-Touch Conference Check-In. All attendees must pre-register for the event and will have assigned seating in the conference general session room. Registration packets & name badges will be available at attendees’ assigned seats.
• Masks & Social Distancing. Masks and moderate social distancing for all attendees and hotel staff are required during the event and connected activities. While vaccinations will not be required, they are strongly encouraged for attendees.
• Clean Standards. Working with the hotel to ensure the cleanliness of facilities and the health and safety of all attendees is a priority.
• CDC Guidelines Followed. During the event(s), NASWA will be complying with CDC health rules and regulations.
• Sanitizing Stations. Providing additional hand sanitizer in high-traffic areas.
• Personal PPE Kit & Products for Health and Safety. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits will be provided to all attendees. NASWA encourages the use of the PPE products during the event(s).
• Attendee Personal Screening. During the conference, attendees are asked to daily screen for COVID-19 symptoms each morning before attending the meeting and to discontinue attendance if experiencing symptoms.
• Stay Home if Symptomatic. Attendees are asked to stay home if in the days leading up to their travel they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Registration fees will be refunded as necessary.
• On-site Health & Safety Expert. A trained Health & Safety Expert will be onsite during the event to ensure COVID-19 protocols are followed by all attendees, staff, and vendors.
• Participation Agreement. All attendees of the events will be asked to complete the Participation Agreement Form prior to attending, agreeing to wear a mask, social distance, participate in contact tracing if necessary and provide a liability waiver against the chance of developing COVID-19.

 Please contact NASWA Meetings with any questions.