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APT 2022 | Communicable Disease Policy


We are excited to be returning to an in-person format for the 2022 APT Conference in Detroit! Creating a safe environment that allows everyone to enjoy the conference events is our highest priority. APT acknowledges that some attendees may feel the actions below are inadequate, and for others, it may be overly cautious. APT respects each individual opinion and is striving to provide a welcoming experience for all. 

COVID-19 Planning

APT is committed to your health and safety and will follow applicable policies from federal, state and local authorities, as well as the conference venues. As guidance and regulations continue to change, we will update policies closer to the conference.

In the meantime, please refer to the following resources for current guidance:

Preventive Measures

APT will take reasonably feasible health and safety measures at the conference venues. Based on current conditions and guidance, the following preventive measures are planned:

  • Enhanced sanitization of meeting and exhibit spaces.
  • Hand sanitizing stations will be available throughout the meeting and exhibit spaces.
  • Masks will be available for all attendees and will be encouraged to be worn properly (based on current CDC recommendations).

Registration

Registration for the APT Detroit 2022 Conference is open and the early bird rate is in effect until 11:59pm EST on August 10, 2022. In an effort to ease concerns, APT has updated its Conference Registration Refund Policy to include the following clause:

APT will issue a full refund of conference registration fees to conference attendees who test positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of the start of the conference (or who have continued illness if tested prior to 10 days before). Proof of positive test result (or physician confirmation of illness with approval from patient) is required and should be sent to health@apti.org.  No sensitive personal information will need to be shared. Proof of positive test result (or physician confirmation of illness) is required and should be sent to health@apti.org.

This registration policy has been made to encourage you to take advantage of the early bird rate. Should your plans to attend the conference change for reasons other than testing positive to COVID, please refer to the APT Conference Registration Refund Policy.  

Attendee Responsibilities

Creating a safe environment for conference events is a shared responsibility between APT, the venue, vendors and all attendees. Thank you in advance for doing your part to protect our members and conference partners! 

APT is encouraging the following guidelines for all attendees:
  • Attendees should self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (or other communicable disease) in advance of and during the conference.
  • We encourage all attendees to test for COVID-19 the day before or morning of departing for the conference. If you test positive, please do not attend. Refer to the registration section (above) for information regarding refunds if you test positive.
  • If you test positive for COVID-19 during the conference (a limited number of rapid tests will be available), immediately notify APT via email to health@apti.org. Do not attend any further events following a positive test.

Communication

APT will continue to actively monitor the requirements and recommendations of federal, state and local health authorities. As APT is following the guidance of these organizations, our policies are subject to change. Registered attendees will be notified via the email provided during registration of any changes to APT conference policies or events. The information included on this page will be updated as appropriate. During the conference and for two weeks after the conference, APT will include general information (name of attendee will be withheld; inform registrants if any of positive cases which may have been contracted at the conference and reported to APT. Any private health or personal data received by APT will be treated as confidential.

Questions?

Please contact APT at health@apti.org with any questions about this policy or other conference related issues.