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
Join us Oct. 25-28, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. for the ultimate healthcare design education, networking, and product-sourcing event!