health + safety

HEALTH + SAFETY GUIDELINES AT EFA 2023

UPDATED 10/3/22

We are excited to welcome the Environments for Aging 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.

Environments for Aging 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.

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 are highly recommended to wear a mask.
- 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 EFA 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 EFA 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 are highly recommended to wear a mask.
- 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 are highly recommended to wear a mask.
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 Kristin Zeit.

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.

DURING 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 across from Meeting Room 102D on Level 1 of the Wisconsin Center.

Resources & Articles

Resources for Businesses and Employers

Society for Human Resource Management – Coronavirus Resources

U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Resources for Business

U.S. Department of Labor – Coronavirus Resources

U.S. Small Business Administration – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

Emerald – What You Need to Know About Getting Financial Stimulus Money – March 30, 2020

Forbes – Free Software That Businesses, Schools and Others Can Use During the COVID-19 Crisis

Forbes – How to Lead with Mental Health in Mind During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Inc. – Essential Business Survival Guide for the COVID-19 Crisis

Inc. – Mark Cuban Just Shared His Best Advice for Small Businesses Fearing a Recession

Association Partners

The Environments for Aging Conference + Expo is presented by Environments for Aging and The Center for Health Design, along with the following associations: