POLICIES, PROTOCOLS, & GUIDELINES

The Sickle Cell Consortium wants our attendees to know that your health and safety are vital to us. We are following the COVID-19 safety protocols and procedures of Georgia and the city of Atlanta. The Consortium also has protocols in place and will adhere strictly to safety guidelines during all Sickle Cell Consortium in-person events. We will continue to update our policies as changes are made or required. 

 

As of March 01, 2024 

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Sickle Cell Consortium Safety Protocols 

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The safety of all Consortium attendees is a top priority for the Consortium. By attending the 8th Annual Leadership Summit in Atlanta, GA, you agree to abide by and engage in specific beneficial health and safety conduct while attending the meeting. This includes, but is not limited to, agreement with the Code of Conduct and Ethical Behaviour, acknowledgment of the risk of Covid-19 removing yourself from the event if you have any symptoms or have been recently exposed to COVID-19, and maintaining appropriate physical distancing.

 

The Consortium recommends wearing a mask during the event. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 status and follow guidance from the CDC, state, and local/city officials, as well as following standards set forth by the venue. We will execute the following best practices to help attendees and staff stay healthy and reduce exposure and risk.

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Attendees are required to: 

● Stay home if feeling feverish or exhibiting other symptoms of COVID-19 prior to the conference

● Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol 

● Consider adopting a no-handshake or no-hug policy 

● Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth 

● Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash, washing or hand sanitizing afterward 

● Maintain social distancing 

● Disinfect personal items such as cell phones and laptops 

● If onsite and you become feverish or coughing, please stay in your room and notify Ms. Doris Bailey at finance@sicklecellconsortium.org or call 706-204-9269 to report illness. You will be moved to a new room and a COVID-19 test provided. Please do not return to the event until a negative test result is obtained. 

 

Visit the Hilton Garden Inn Buckhead for the hotel's safety protocols. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dominique Goodson at dgoodson@sicklecellconsortium.org.