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Health & Safety

ASAM remains fully committed to holding a successful in-person meeting and is working closely with the Gaylord National Resort and vendor partners in order to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all attendees. ASAM’s priority is always the health and well-being of our community, so we have implemented thorough safety protocols to meet or exceed the recommendations from the CDC, as well as industry standards. Please review the below health and safety protocols to ensure your safety and well-being during the ASAM 54th Annual Conference.

Vaccination or Negative Test Requirement

ASAM is requiring all meeting participants to be vaccinated or to have received a negative PCR or antigen COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to arriving at the conference. Attendees will need to attest to this requirement upon registering and should plan to bring and may be asked to provide documentation of vaccination or test results on-site.

Before the Event

• Follow relevant guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and your local health authority
• Adhere to government issued travel restrictions and guidance issued by the region you will be travelling to and the region you are travelling from
• Evaluate your own health and that of people you are in close contact with
• Stay home if you feel sick or exhibit any of the symptoms of COVID-19

During the Event

• Attendees are encouraged to wear masks, but masks are optional. 
• Maintain appropriate social distancing during exhibit hall hours and networking activities. Seating during sessions and meals will be appropriately spaced according to CDC guidelines.
• Use hand sanitation stations placed strategically throughout the event space. The Gaylord National Resort will be providing enhanced cleaning throughout the event space every night, but it's up to you to keep your hands clean.
• Avoid hand-shaking. Elbow bumps, shaka signs, sign-language waves, and the Namaste are highly encouraged!

After the Event

If you test positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms, regardless of vaccination status, follow the steps provided by the CDC to help protect other people in your home and community.

ASAM is monitoring federal and local guidelines and will be updating this page regularly as new information becomes available. Health and safety measures implemented by ASAM prior to the event are subject to change. Any violations of the attendee Health & Safety Policy may result in prohibiting entry to event or removal from the event.

Updated: September 9, 2022