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56 SMT007 MAGAZINE I DECEMBER 2021 Feature Article by Alicia Balonek IPC As IPC is adhering to California Department of Public Health Guidelines, proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test will be required to attend IPC APEX EXPO 2022. IPC has partnered with InHouse Physicians (iHP) for attendees to upload their proof of vac- cine or negative COVID test results in advance of arrival at IPC APEX EXPO. Once infor- mation is uploaded via the iHP link, a trained medical professional will review the informa- tion within 24 hours and provide an email con- firmation with a green check mark indicating they've been cleared for entry. Upon arrival at IPC APEX EXPO, attendees will need to check in at the COVID clearance desk and provide a copy of the COVID clear- ance confirmation they received from iHP. Once cleared for entry, attendees will receive a plastic wristband and can then proceed to the registration counter to receive their badge. At- tendees are asked to wear their COVID clear- ance wristband for the duration of their stay at IPC APEX EXPO. Although there are currently no social dis- tancing requirements in the State of California, colored wristbands will be provided for exhib- itors and attendees to indicate their comfort level for interaction while at the event: • Green: Comfortable with handshakes and hugs • Yellow: Prefer only fist bumps or elbow bumps • Red: Interaction with social distancing IPC will be following the State of California's guidelines; masks will be required for unvacci- nated people and masks are recommended for those who have been vaccinated. Masks, individual hand sanitizers, and hand sanitizer stations will be available for all exhibi- tors and attendees while at IPC APEX EXPO. e San Diego Convention Center has en- hanced its cleaning, disinfection, and infec- tious disease prevention protocols. IPC is working closely with the convention center to What to Expect Regarding COVID Restrictions