Introduction

The OpenHIE code of conduct is for the community as a reference for how people from all demographics and cultures should interact with one another. This Code of Conduct covers our behaviour as members of the OpenHIE Community, in forums, mailing lists, wikis, web sites, online chat channels, events, public meetings or private correspondence.

Interaction Style

Be Considerate.  Our work will be used by others and we will count on others work as well.  Any decision made will affect users and colleagues thus all decisions must be made with the utmost thought and consideration.

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Be Collaborative.  OpenHIE is a community of communities and collaboration is what binds us all together.  We encourage everyone to work transparently within our community and with local partners allowing contributions to happen in various forms.  Collaboration reduces redundancy and improves the quality of our work.  This lack of redundancy is a benefit that the whole community and implementing partners can benefit from.

Be Inclusive.  OpenHIE is an open community.  We welcome and support diversity, including (without limitation) in age, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, language, race, and religious views.  All OpenHIE

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involved activities should be inclusive and should support diversity, including (without limitation) in age, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, language, race, and religious views.

Be Available.  We are all very busy with multiple projects. Check your e-mails regularly and answer them promptly—even if it's "I'll get back to you."

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Consequences of inappropriate behavior.  We are committed to upholding the Code of Conduct, and, as such, we will enforce disciplinary actions for people who continually disregard these principles. If a community member is seen in violation of the OpenHIE Code of Conduct, their behavior will be referred to the OpenHIE Leadership Group which Secretariat which will take appropriate and open action befitting the severity of the violation.

Violations and penalties.  The OpenHIE Leadership GroupSecretariat will consider and decide upon an appropriate penalty based on the severity of the violation.  In all instances, both the reporter and violator will be notified of the event, and what action will be taken. Such actions could include one or more of the following:

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