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60 PCB007 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. Attendees are asked to wear their COVID clearance 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 enhanced its cleaning, disinfection, and infec- tious disease prevention protocols. IPC is working closely with the convention center to What to Expect Regarding COVID Restrictions