COVID-19

What is ACNM’s COVID Policy?

To keep you safe in today’s environment, American College of Nurse-Midwives is committed to following the latest guidelines from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) at our events.

COVID-19 Policies Before You Travel:

  • Be up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations for your age group
  • Before traveling, review the latest travel guidelines as outlined by the CDC
  • We recommend taking an at home COVID test before you embark on your travel
  • Don’t travel if you feel sick, even after a negative COVID testConsider masking when you are in a crowd
  • If you have been exposed to COVID prior to attending an ACNM’s meeting, please review the following guidelines to determine if it is safe to travel.
  • If you’ve tested positive for COVID prior to attending an ACNM’s meeting, please review these guidelines to determine if it is safe to travel.

COVID-19 Policies Onsite:

  • Maintain basic health and hygiene practices.
  • If you feel sick while onsite, mask up, return to your room, put up the Do Not Disturb sign and notify the meeting planner for the event so they may assist you in working thru next steps.

Most important, understanding the risk of COVID-19 for yourself and those around you can help you make informed decisions to keep you safe and healthy while at ACNM’s meeting.

By registering, you attest to the fact that any public space where other people are present holds an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. You agree to voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure and agree to not hold ACNM or any of their affiliates including employees, members, or venues liable for illness. You also agree to taking necessary precautions while at the event.  Lastly, you will not attend any ACNM’s meeting if you feel sick or if the CDC guidelines recommend you not travel.

What happens if I test positive for COVID onsite?
If you test positive onsite, the following protocol will go into place:

  • Touch base with The ACNM’s meeting planner for further instructions:
  • Go to your hotel room and put out the Do Not Disturb sign
  • ACNM will notify the hotel front desk to ensure in-room housekeeping is stopped. The hotel will continue to provide services by leaving them outside your door.
  • Provide The ACNM’s meeting Planner with a list of individuals who you have had close contact with since arriving at the event.
  • Consider confirming your testing status by visiting a local PCR testing facility. ACNM will provide you with a list of locations.

 

General Questions:

What is the format of ACNM 2023 and when and where will it take place?

  • The ANCM 68thAnnual Meeting & Exhibition, Pre-Conference will take place in person on May 5-6 & Event May 7-9, 2023, at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida, located at 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.

How do I book my hotel?

Where do I pick up my badge?

  • Name badges and tickets will not be mailed. Attendees who pre-registered on or before May 4, 2023, will receive a confirmation containing a barcode within 48 hours of receipt of payment. If you do not receive your confirmation within five business days, please call the number listed above. The barcode is your official document and must be presented onsite collect your badge, materials, and tickets. Please be sure to bring your confirmation and barcode with to Orlando.
  • Registrants and guests must wear badges to attend all sessions and functions.

What meals are provided with my Annual Meeting Registration?

  • Meal service will be provided during lunch, coffee will be provided during select breaks at the Annual Meeting.
  • Reception-style evening events will include snacks and beverages.
  • Local area dining maps will be available at the Registration Desk.

I have dietary restrictions who should I contact?

  • In the registration form, you will be able to indicate any dietary restrictions or needs. You can also email  events@acnm.org and reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate.

Do I need to sign up for Pre- Conference Workshops?

  • No Pre- Conference Workshops are a not requirement for registration.

Does the ACNM Annual Meeting & Exhibition accept cash or credit cards made onsite in Orlando, FL?

  • To streamline transactions and increase security, ACNM 68th Annual Meeting & Exhibition will be a cashless meeting. We will accept Mastercard, Visa and American Express for all purchases at the ANCM store and registration desk. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

 

Do I have to be vaccinated to attend the event-in-person?

  • At this time, ACNM is requiring that all in-person attendees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Our mandatory vaccination policy requirement is intended to provide the highest level of safety measures for all who attend and participate in-person at the Annual Meeting. For more information on the most up-to-date measures being taken to ensure the safety of all in-person participants, please see our Safety Policy and Protocols page.

Dress Code?

  • Appropriate business casual dress typically includes slacks or khakis, dress shirt or blouse, open-collar or polo shirt, optional tie or seasonal sport coat, a dress or skirt at knee-length or below, a tailored blazer, knit shirt or sweater, and loafers or dress shoes.

 

Copyright Materials Policy:    

  • The information and materials displayed and presented during this meeting are the property of the American College of Midwifery and the presenter and cannot be photographed, copied, photocopied, transformed to electronic format, reproduced, or distributed without written permission of the American College of Midwifery and the presenter.  Use of the ACNM name or logo in any fashion by any commercial entity for any purposes is expressly prohibited without the express written permission of the American College of Midwifery.

Media:

  • Credentialed media attend the ACNM Annual Meeting to cover stories for consumer, trade, and other media outlets, and are easily identified by their press ribbons. Media has access to all general sessions and limited access (at the discretion of speakers) to Workshops and Concurrent Sessions. Media may use hand-held audio recorders and still cameras; moving video recording is also permitted with the permission of the presenter(s).  The permitted in meeting rooms. exception to this policy is that an exhibit may not be photographed or videotaped without the permission of the authorized exhibitor.  Annual meeting attendees who have questions about the ACNM’s media policies are welcome to contact communications@acnm.org.

 

Event Programming & Agendas

Where can I find the latest agenda?

You can find the current agenda here and pick up a hard copy at the registration desk.

How do I claim credits for Continuing Education (CE’s)?

  • You will access CEs for this conference via ACNM’s Learning Management System in the ‘68th Annual Meeting & Exhibition’ course. All 68th Annual Meeting attendees have an account in the LMS even if you have never logged in before.

How can I make suggestions for the next meeting’s agenda/how can I provide feedback on my event experience?

  • Following the meeting each registered attendee will receive an Attendee Survey following the meeting. On this survey you can share your insights on currents topics and make suggestions for future ACNM meeting locations.