2023 AWHONN Convention COVID-19 Information

AWHONN’S Meetings & Events Policy

Effective December 1, 2022, AWHONN will no longer require proof of vaccination status or a negative test result to attend an AWHONN in-person meeting or event. Mask-wearing at AWHONN meetings and events is encouraged but will be optional.

AWHONN expects attendees to take responsibility for following the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on measures to reduce infection from COVID-19 and protect against severe complications. AWHONN urges all members to follow the CDC’s recommendation that everyone over age 12 receive the updated bivalent vaccine as soon as they are eligible to do so (e.g., 2 months past their last shot).

For more information, please review the guidelines on the CDC site.

Attendees who are not up to date on vaccinations are asked to take an at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen test before traveling to any AWHONN meeting and should not attend if they test positive or have symptoms of COVID-19. AWHONN will not require proof of these measures but calls on the AWHONN community to act responsibly and with consideration for the health and safety of others. If you feel sick or experience any flu or COVID-like symptoms while at the in-person meeting or Convention, we ask that you stay isolated to help protect others.

Non-vaccinated attendees should monitor the vaccination status and herd immunity of the meeting location. In addition, non-vaccinated attendees are encouraged to wear a mask while attending the in-person meeting or Convention or participate through the virtual option.

AWHONN cannot be held liable for COVID-19 cases arising because of event attendance and attendees acknowledge that by registering and attending the in-person meeting or Convention, they assume personal responsibility as outlined in the release and waiver statement.

AWHONN Convention participants will be asked to sign a release and waiver when registering.

AWHONN’s Meetings & Events Entry Policy is subject to change based on COVID-19 community levels and any updated guidance from CDC and/or federal or state officials in localities hosting an AWHONN in-person meeting or event.