2024 DataConnect COVID Policies

Health and Safety at DataConnect 2024

Your health and safety are important to us. Women in Analytics is complying with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and relevant state and local authorities in an effort to provide a safe and healthy environment for DataConnect 2024 attendees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

However, COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease and it is not possible to eliminate the risk of spreading or contracting COVID-19. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present, and efforts to mitigate the risk of exposure to COVID-19 may not be sufficient to prevent spreading or contracting COVID-19.

All DataConnect participants have to acknowledge and agree to the COVID-19 Release and Hold Harmless agreement.

Women in Analytics asks you NOT attend DataConnect 2024 if any of the following apply:

• If you have received a positive COVID-19 test within 5 days of DataConnect 2024.
• If you have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 within 5 days of DataConnect 2024. COVID-19 symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, sore throat, and loss of taste or smell.
• If you have been directed by Public Health to self-isolate within 5 days of DataConnect 2024.
• If you have knowingly come into contact with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case within 5 days of DataConnect 2024.
  
• If you are currently caring for a family member or any person who is sick or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or have cared for anyone who is sick or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms within 5 days of DataConnect 2024.
  

PROTECTING OUR DATACONNECT PARTICIPANTS

COVID-19 Resources for DataConnect 2024:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)World Health Organization (WHO)City of Columbus Public HealthExperience Columbus
Proof of Vaccination at DataConnect 2024:
Women in Analytics does not require individuals to show proof of vaccination to register and attend DataConnect 2024.

Mask Wearing at DataConnect 2024:
On March 7th, 2022, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther signed an ordinance to officially end the mask mandate in Columbus.

Women in Analytics with the Hyatt Regency Columbus, are complying with all Federal, State and Local mandates in an effort to provide a safe and healthy environment for DataConnect 2023 attendees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees are welcome to wear a mask onsite and will be available at the help desk; however, mask wearing will not be enforced.

Physical Distancing
Currently at this time, there are no social distance mandates in place and required by the Hyatt Regency Columbus, the city of Columbus, Franklin County or the State of Ohio. DataConnect 2024 participants are encouraged to social distance according to their comfort level; however, social distancing will not be enforced.

Cleaning and Sanitization:

• The frequency of cleaning and disinfecting has been increased in all public spaces including an emphasis on frequent contact surfaces to be wiped and sanitized frequently throughout the DataConnect event. Cleaning staff will clean surfaces, floors, handles, toilets and sinks and stock supplies in buildings and restrooms.
• A disinfectant product from the EPA List N that is effective against COVID-19 will be used for cleaning.
• The frequency of air filter replacement and HVAC cleaning has been increased and the amount of air exchange will be maximized to increase external air flow in the Hyatt Regency Columbus.

Hyatt Regency Columbus’ safety and cleaning protocols can be viewed below atHyatt’s Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment.
GBAC STAR™ Accreditation:
The Global Biorisk Advisory Council’s (GBAC) STAR Accreditation is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation for facilities. Currently accredited in the city of Columbus:

• John Glenn Columbus International Airport
• Hyatt Regency Columbus

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COVID-19 Local Columbus Testing Sites:
Southeast Healthcare
614-360-0160
https://southeasthc.org/
Equitas Health
614-340-6700
https://equitashealth.com
Columbus Public Health (testing provided by Mount Carmel, OhioHealth and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center)
614-645-1519
www.columbus.gov/coronavirus