HIMSS is monitoring the evolving public health guidance regarding large gathering settings and will continue to provide updates and additional guidance. HIMSS continues to ask all attendees, exhibitors, and HIMSS staff to follow all applicable regulations and make informed choices about travel, onsite, and external engagement.
Current guidance is as follows: On Tuesday, July 27, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidance recommending fully vaccinated people wear masks in public, indoor settings to help prevent the spread of the Delta variant and help protect others. Additionally, on July 27, the Governor of Nevada issued Emergency Directives 045 and 047 (full text can be found via the links here).
For those attending in person, proof of vaccination and masks are required for all attendees, exhibitors and HIMSS staff on the HIMSS21 Campus; masks are also required in all public, indoor spaces in Las Vegas. Please check our Health and Safety Hub for ongoing updates.
The following protocols will also be in place during HIMSS21:
- All primary venues within the HIMSS21 campus utilize hospital-grade (or better) air ventilation systems.
- All primary venues utilize GS Neutral Disinfectant Cleaners on all high-touch areas.
- Socially distanced seating options will be provided in all venues, including at all education sessions and networking events.
- Exhibit hall will include wider aisles on the floor with booths spaced apart.
- PPE will be available throughout the HIMSS21 Campus.
- Attendees, exhibitors, and staff must complete an on-site attestation confirming compliance with all health and safety protocols.
- All attendees, exhibitors, and staff should:
- Not enter the HIMSS21 campus if they are experiencing any flu-like symptoms;
- Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds and/or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer;
- Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouths with unwashed hands; and
- Engage in additional responsible health and safety practices, on and off of the HIMSS21 Campus.
This year, HIMSS will be offering two paths for the HIMSS21 Global Health Conference & Exhibition. Our in-person conference continues as planned August 9-13, 2021 in Las Vegas. Additionally, we recognize that there are members of the HIMSS community that are not able or are seeking an alternative to attending in Las Vegas. That’s why we created HIMSS21 Digital. HIMSS21 Digital content and programming is a unique extension of HIMSS21 in-person experience —not a duplication or full livestream of on-site activities. For those that cannot attend HIMSS21 in-person this year, the Digital program is the perfect solution for them to still engage with HIMSS community members and access to vanguard, tailored programming to fuel their personal and career development. HIMSS continues to ensure that each person can choose the attendance path to HIMSS21 that best fits their personal needs.