AAPM&R Code of Conduct for Preventing Spread of Respiratory Illnesses at In-Person Meetings and Events
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of its community, and strongly encourages staying up-to-date with COVID-19 and other recommended adult vaccinations.
As a community of medical professionals, the Academy expects attendees at all Academy hosted in-person meetings, gatherings and events to be considerate and respectful of each other’s health and
well-being.
Attendees are asked to comply with the following to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses
(including but not limited to COVID-19, RSV and the flu), as is consistent with CDC recommendations:
- If you are experiencing respiratory virus symptoms and have a fever, please do not attend the
in-person event.
- If you have not had a fever for at least 24 hours (without fever reducing medications) but continue to be symptomatic, please use additional precautions (including wearing a mask) while attending indoor events.
AAPM&R reserves the right to implement additional masking or testing protocols at any time based on
ongoing monitoring of the environment and federal and/or local recommendations. Any such
modifications will be effective immediately upon public posting and proactively communicated to
attendees.