Community Guidelines
Effective Date: 12th June 2024
Welcome to the Nexus Healthcare Education learning HUB, a dynamic community dedicated to advancing knowledge and excellence in healthcare education. Our community values collaboration, mutual respect and the exchange of ideas. To foster a supportive and enriching environment for all members, we have established the following 'Community Guidelines', which we expect all members to adhere to.
Respectful Communication
- Be Civil and Inclusive: Treat all community members with kindness, courtesy and inclusivity. Respect diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and refrain from engaging in behaviour that may be offensive, discriminatory or harmful.
- Use constructive Dialogue: Engage in constructive dialogue and discussions. Encourage thoughtful exchanges of ideas, opinions and experiences while maintaining a respectful tone and demeanour.
- Practise conflict Resolution: In the event of disagreements or conflicts, strive to resolve issues through respectful communication and compromise. Refrain from escalating conflicts or engaging in personal attacks.
Content Contributions
- Resource Library Feature
- Enrolment and Participation: Enrol and actively participate in courses, workshops, discussions and educational resources available in the resource library to maximise the educational experience.
- Feedback and Reviews: Provide constructive feedback and reviews on courses and resources to help instructors and content creators improve content quality and relevance.
- Insight and Articles
- Comments and Contributions: Share insights, ask questions and contribute to discussions by commenting on articles and blog posts. Respect the author's work and engage in meaningful exchanges with fellow community members.
- References and Citations: When referencing external sources or research in comments or contributions, provide proper citations and attribute credit to the original authors or creators.
- Events
- Attendance and Engagement: Register for and attend live events, webinars and workshops organised by Nexus Healthcare Education. Actively participate in discussions, Q&A sessions and interactive activities during events.
- Professional Conduct: Maintain a professional demeanour and adhere to event guidelines and etiquette. Avoid disruptive behaviour or actions that may detract from the learning experience of other participants.
- Community Forum
- Question and Discussion Etiquette: When posting questions or initiating discussions in the forum, ensure clarity, relevance and respectfulness in your communication. Provide context and background information to facilitate meaningful responses.
- Commenting and Voting: Engage in constructive dialogue by commenting on posts and contributing valuable insights and perspectives. Use the voting feature responsibly to recognise helpful contributions and promote relevant content.
Professionalism and Integrity
- Accuracy and Reliability: Strive for accuracy, credibility and relevance in all your contributions and interactions within the community. Verify information before sharing it, cite credible sources and differentiate between opinions, facts and personal experiences.
- Ethical Conduct: Uphold ethical standards, integrity and professionalism in all your interactions and engagements within the community. Respect confidentiality, privacy rights and ethical guidelines governing healthcare practice, education and research.
Compliance with Policies and Regulations
- Intellectual Property Rights: Respect intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, patents and trade secrets. Avoid plagiarism, unauthorised use of copyrighted materials, or infringement of intellectual property laws and regulations.
- Data Privacy and Confidentiality: Protect the privacy, confidentiality and security of personal and sensitive information shared within the community. Refrain from disclosing confidential or proprietary information without appropriate authorisation or consent.
Enforcement and Reporting
- Moderation and Enforcement: The platform administrators and moderators reserve the right to enforce these Community Guidelines and take appropriate action in response to violations. Content that violates these guidelines may be edited, removed or subject to disciplinary measures, including temporary or permanent suspension of account privileges.
- Reporting Violations: If you encounter any violations of these guidelines or observe inappropriate behaviour or content within the community, please report it promptly to the platform administrators or moderators. Your reports will be handled confidentially, and appropriate action will be taken to address the issue and maintain the integrity of the community.
Continuous Improvement and Feedback
- Community Feedback: Nexus Healthcare Education values user feedback and suggestions for improving the platform, enhancing the user experience, and addressing community needs and preferences. Share your ideas, suggestions and feedback with the administrators, moderators and fellow community members to contribute to ongoing improvements and enhancements.
- Open Dialogue and Collaboration: Maintain open channels of communication with the platform administrators, moderators and fellow community members. Engage in discussions, forums and collaborative projects to exchange ideas, share best practices, and foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie within the community.