User Code of Conduct
Effective Date: March 31, 2023
Thank you for being a part of the Cardinal Care Psychiatric Services!
The mission of Cardinal Care Psychiatric Services (CCPS) is to be committed to the psychiatric/behavioral health wellness of individuals, their families, and the community through prevention, intervention, treatment, and education.
We have Internet properties including, without limitation, www.cardinalcarepsych.com and social media sites (i.e., Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, etc.) for users to be able to collaborate and engage with each other. These sites (collectively referred to as the “CCPS websites”) are a place to share information and ideas relevant to our mission. While we encourage the spread of knowledge and information, we also ask that you read and respect the code of conduct below.
By using CCPS websites, you agree to the terms of this Policy, Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, or any other agreement that governs your use of our Platforms (collectively, “Agreements”). You should not use CCPS websites if you do not agree with the terms and conditions contained in these Agreements.
Please contact CCPS administration (admin@cardinalcarepsych) with questions. Civil dialogue is our priority but we also reserve the right to suspend access to anyone who violates this code of conduct.
- Guideline 1: Users agree to comply with all applicable U.S. laws, as well as agree not to use any CCPS website for illegal purposes, including but not limited to defamation, violation of intellectual property laws, violation of antitrust or unfair competition laws, or violation of criminal laws.
- Guideline 1.1: It is commonly acceptable to include a link to an article, while copying and pasting the actual text of the article may be in violation of copyright laws.
- Guideline 1.2: Professional associations such as CCPS are, almost by definition, a group of competitors that have come together to pursue common interest. Where those common interests involve agreements on such terms of competition as rates charged, salaries paid, and standards applicable to members of the profession, the antitrust laws apply. Do not post any material that:
- References specific fees charged or paid for professional services.
- Discusses prices, discounts, terms or conditions of sale with regard to medical suppliers or other vendors or terms and conditions of provider agreements relating to reimbursement levels, bonus payments, and other price or cost-related items.
- Addresses salaries or terms of employment.
- Attempts to allocate patient markets or encourage collective or coercive activity with regard to third party payers, hospitals, other health care providers, or suppliers.
- Includes information that could otherwise be construed to impose a restraint on trade and inhibit free and fair competition.
- Encourages or helps members to arrive at any agreement that either expressly or impliedly leads to price fixing, a boycott of another’s business, or other conduct intended to illegally restrict free trade.
- Encourages or facilitates an agreement about prices, discounts, or terms or conditions of sale; salaries; profits, profit margins, or cost data; market shares, sales territories, or markets; allocation of customers or territories; or selection, rejection, or termination of customers or suppliers.
- Guideline 2: Users agree to avoid personal attacks and characterizations that question a person’s motives, qualifications, or attributes. Abusive, profane, and threatening language is strictly prohibited.
- Guideline 2.1: Keep criticism on an objective basis that is factually verifiable. Robust debate is encouraged. Personal commentary about the character, competence, or motive of another person is prohibited. Because negative statements that impugn someone’s professional qualifications can cause substantial economic and emotional harm, this is an area for careful scrutiny. Remember that false statements that harm someone’s reputation can be actionable as libel.
- Guideline 3: Users agree to not intentionally interfere with or disrupt other CCPS website members, network services, or network equipment. This includes distribution of unsolicited advertisement or chain letters, and the propagation of computer worms or viruses.
- Guideline 4: Users agree not to use the CCPS websites for commercial purposes, including all advertising, marketing, solicitation of business, vending, attempting to sell or promote products or services.
- Guideline 4.1: Avoid any posts which include advertisements for products or services, news of job listings or position openings, and direct solicitation of other users to purchase products or services.
Guideline 6: Users agree to comply fully with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and applicable state and federal privacy laws. CCPS websites are not the appropriate place to discuss individual patient cases.
CHANGES AND UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We will be making changes to this Policy as necessary. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at both the top and bottom of this Policy, and in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as sending you an email notification). We encourage you to review the Policy whenever you interact with us to stay informed about our information practices.
HOW TO CONTACT US
If you have any questions, please contact us at:
Cardinal Care Psychiatric Services
admin@cardinalcarepsych.com
210 Stewart Dr. Franklin VA 23851
Effective Date: March 31, 2023