The BoPC Forum connects primary care providers, leaders, and their teams with essential resources, experts and community so their business can thrive. 

Our Goals: 

• To facilitate a network of primary care leaders, experts and services. 

• Getting primary care teams specialized help at their fingertips from peers, industry experts and service providers.
  

The current admins are from our team at the Business of Primary Care: 

• Angela Fitzgerald 

• Alyssa McNally

• Hannah Russell

• Kelley Griggs 

The Business of Primary Care community (BoPC) should be a fun, pleasant, and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We as a group do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

Confidentiality:

Please keep conversations private. Don't repeat or quote things said here without the affirmative consent of the speaker(s). Keep in mind that it's possible that people will reference general conversation topics from the Forum. As much as we try to make BoPC a safe space, please use your own discretion when chatting in the Forum.

Please be mindful that things you say here may at some point become public. While we expect members to honor the confidentiality of this space, we cannot guarantee that they will do so--nor can we guarantee that every member's login credentials and logged-in devices are secure. Please exercise caution and refrain from sharing sensitive information that could harm you or others if it became public.

Do not, at any time, post any type of PHI on the platform. 

Message Retention:

BoPC will keep logs of the discussions within the community. We also keep and share video recording, chat messages, audio clips, video clips, and more. Circle--the company--retains complete logs of all channels and direct messages back to the creation of BoPC. Circle.co  is a U.S. company and therefore subject to subpoenas from U.S. courts. Our logs may be subject to subpoena and could become public as part of legal proceedings.

Harassment:

Harassment includes:

• Offensive comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion.
  

• Unwelcome comments regarding a person’s lifestyle choices and practices, including those related to food, health, parenting, drugs, and employment.
  

• Deliberate misgendering or use of ‘dead’ or rejected names.
  

• Gratuitous or off-topic sexual images or behavior in spaces where they’re not appropriate.
  

• Simulated physical contact (e.g. textual descriptions like “hug” or “backrub”) without consent or after a request to stop.
  

• Threats of violence.
  

• Incitement of violence towards any individual, including encouraging a person to commit suicide or to engage in self-harm.
  

• Deliberate intimidation.
  

• Sustained disruption of discussion.
  

• Unwelcome sexual attention.
  

• Continued one-on-one communication after requests to cease.
  

• Publication of non-harassing private communication.
  
  

Reporting:

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact the BoPC admins. They'll respond as promptly as they can.

We will respect confidentiality requests for the purpose of protecting victims of abuse. At our discretion, we may publicly name a person about whom we’ve received harassment complaints, or privately warn third parties about them. We will not name harassment victims without their affirmative consent.

Consequences:

Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.

If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the admins may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from  the Forum  and identifying the participant publicly as someone about whom we've received complaints.

House Rules: 

Respect and Professionalism:

• Treat all members with respect and professionalism, upholding a courteous and collaborative atmosphere.

• Avoid the use of offensive language, harassment, or discrimination based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or any other personal attribute.
  

Positive Engagement in Discourse:

• Encourage positive and constructive discussions that contribute to the nature of our community.

• Refrain from engaging in flame wars, trolling, or any behavior intended to disrupt meaningful discourse within the community’s context.
  

Relevance and Appropriate Content for Primary Care Community:

• Ensure that your posts align with the community's primary purpose.

• Avoid sharing inappropriate or offensive content, including explicit or NSFW material, to maintain a professional discourse.
  

No Spamming or Excessive Self-Promotion:

• Do not inundate the group with irrelevant content or unsolicited messages.

• Refrain from excessive self-promotion, including the promotion of personal businesses or services.
  

Solicitation of  Services:

• Do not solicit services or products unless explicitly allowed by the group administrators.

• Seek permission from the administrators before posting any commercial or promotional content.
  

Responsible Sharing in Discussions:

• Respect copyright and intellectual property rights when sharing content.

• Avoid sharing false information, and fact-check before posting news or advice.

• Please avoid any politically dividing issues - only posts topics directly related specifically to primary care
  

Privacy and Confidentiality in Conversations:

• Respect the privacy of fellow community members, refraining from sharing personal  information without explicit consent.
  

Reporting and Moderation within  Community:

• Promptly report any content that violates the community guidelines, and comply with the instructions of moderators and administrators.
  

Community Feedback for Continuous Improvement in Discourse:

• Provide constructive feedback to contribute to the ongoing improvement of our community.

• Address concerns about the rules or moderation privately with the administrators to ensure a collaborative and professional  environment.
  

Staying on Primary Care Specific Topics:

• Maintain discussions focused on the designated topics of the community.

• Off-topic discussions may be removed at the discretion of the moderators.

• We encourage our community members to engage in discussions that foster a positive and inclusive environment. Please refrain from engaging in political conversations, as we aim to maintain a focus on our shared interests and goals. This helps ensure that our community remains a welcoming space for everyone.
  

Acknowledgment of Rules within Community:

• By participating in the community, you acknowledge and agree to adhere to these rules, recognizing that failure to comply may result in warnings, temporary suspension, or permanent removal from the Forum.

• These rules are designed to foster a positive, professional, and inclusive community. Non-compliance may lead to appropriate actions taken by moderators or administrators.