Code of Conduct
Table of Contents
Section 1 > Introduction
The following outlines the general expectations for all members of medical department. Medical personnel are expected to follow the rules and regulations detailed in this document while on-site or in any official Medical Department Discord server. Failure to abide by and meet any of the expectations in this document can and will result in punishment.
Disclaimers:
Medical personnel are prohibited from using loopholes to undermine the authority of this document.
Using loopholes may be defined as finding and using errors within the way an expectation is written to justify the violation of an expectations' general idea.
Medical Central Command reserves the right to dismiss any active regulation for any reason they see fit, for as long as they see fit.
Section 2 > Punishments
The following is a list of punishments that command members may issue. All punishments marked with a * are logged and go on ones permanent record. If a member feels their punishment was unfair, they may send a ticket or contact the appeals team within the central Paragon Discord Server.
Light Infractions
Verbal Warning
The offender will receive a message, either in-game or through a Discord DM, warning them about their actions.
Written Warning*
The offender will receive a formal warning, through a Discord DM, by a member of Medical Command.
Disciplinary Action*
The offender will be given an exam or anything deemed necessary fitted to their infraction.
Moderate Infractions
Demotion*
The offender will be lowered to their previous rank.
Suspension*
The offender will lose access to the department team and department as a whole for a specified period, depending on the violation.
Rank Lock*
The offender will lose the ability to attain a command position in the department, either temporarily or permanently.
Severe Infraction
Removal*
The offender will be expelled from the entire department. If they wish to rejoin, they must submit a new application and start over.
Blacklist*
Once blacklisted, the offender is prohibited from reapplying to the department. Blacklists may be temporary or permanent.
All infractions are discussed on a case by case. This means that you may receive a harsher, or a more lenient punishment than what is outlined below, depending on the severity of your case.
Repetitive violations of the same or a similar regulation(s) will result in a higher form of punishment.
All infractions of the same type are considered 'similar'. This means two Moderate Infractions may result in a Severe Infraction, and so on.
Actions not listed in the below lists may be deemed an infraction if approved by Medical Central Command.
Section 3 > On-Site Expectations
On-site expectations apply in the Roblox game “Paragon Research Institute”, while on the “Medical Department” team.
Insubordination
Medical personnel must obey orders from director superiors. [Light Infraction]
2. Trespassing
Unauthorized entry into restricted areas is prohibited. [Light Infraction]
3. Conduct
Toxic, immature, or unprofessional behavior is prohibited [Infraction Varies]
Failure to use proper grammar during official duties constitutes unprofessionalism.
Patients who refuse treatment may not be treated.
4. Equipment Misuse
Misuse of medical equipment is prohibited. [Infraction Varies]
Any medical equipment misused on personnel, or anomalies constitutes as medical malpractice.
Hazmat suits may only be used for protection against biohazardous agents.
Medical personnel may not treat patients who refuse treatment.
5. Dishonesty
Acting in an dishonest manner is prohibited. [Moderate Infractions]
Time farming for promotions or competitions falls under this regulation.
Forging (faking) medical documents is prohibited under this regulation.
6. Procedure Deviation
Deviation from established medical procedures is prohibited. [Infraction Varies]
Violation of any regulations on the medical appointments page fall under this.
7. Loopholes
Exploiting loopholes is prohibited. [Infraction Varies]
8. Other
Any consequential actions as determined by Central Command will be subject to review. [Infraction Varies]
Section 4 > Discord Expectations
These expectations apply to any officially recognized Medical Department Discord server. Any violation of these rules will be reported to moderation, and violators will be penalized in accordance with the standards set in the central Paragon server.
All rules found in the central PRI Discord, as well as those outlined in Code of Ethics "Title 5, Chapter 3: Discord Policies", apply to the Medical Department servers. [Infraction Varies]
Medical personnel are expected to utilize and follow formats in channels where one is provided. [Light Infraction]
All members are to follow the instructions, orders or, commands given by the command team. [Infraction Varies]
All members of the department are to be treated equally, regardless of their rank. [Light Infraction]
NSFW/NSFL is strictly prohibited. [Severe Infraction]
Section 5 > Private Server Regulations
Although the Ethics Committee does not directly enforce the Code of Ethics in the Medical Department private server, you are still required to adhere to the guidelines outlined below, which have been established by, and will be enforced by, Medical Command. These apply to all personnel within the private server, including Medical Command.
When alone in the Medical Department private server:
No department regulations are in effect.
When you are in the Medical Department private server with other members:
If the people with you in the server requests that you do not interfere with their current activity, you must respect that. [Light Infraction]
During an event hosted by Medical Command, both departmental guidelines and the Code of Ethics are in effect. The host, along with permission-granted co-hosts, may temporarily bypass specific regulations for the duration of the event, such as during the demonstration section of an Orientation. [Infraction Varies]
Section 6 > Locations
Medical personnel are permitted to enter any area on-site, when requested by combatives, in order to perform their duties.
This rule does not apply to the inner class-d-containment-zone because that requires the Emergency Assistance Certification.
Sublevel-3 (SL-3)
Sublevel-3 contains the Eta-9, Lambda-7, Department of External Affairs spawns, the parking lot, and heavy containment zone.
Parking Lot
This area is not restricted and may be freely accessed.
Heavy Containment Zone
You may not go past the scanners in the heavy containment zone unless you are participating in a test or are authorized by mobile task force members.
Spawns
You may not enter any spawns unless authorized by the respective department member.
Sublevel-4 (SL-4)
Sublevel-4 contains the loading bay, cleanrooms, scientific department, security department, foundation personnel, ethics committee, internal tribunal department, and administrative department spawns.
Loading Bay (LB)
You may not enter the loading bay unless authorized by combatives.
Cleanrooms (CR)
You may not enter the cleanrooms unless authorized by combatives or are spectating a test.
Combative Elevator (CL)
The combative elevator may only be utilized when there is a necessity for immediate treatment
Reasonable reasons; code blue on any area on SL5, requested by combatives to SL-5, rise, or riot.
Spawns
You may not enter any spawns unless authorized by the respective department member.
Sublevel-5 (SL-5)
Sublevel-5 contains the viewing area, visitation area, supporter lounge, medical outpost, auxiliary elevators, transfer gates, and class-d-containment-zone.
Viewing Area (VA)
This area is not restricted and may be freely accessed.
Visitation Area (VIS)
This area is not restricted and may be freely accessed.
Supporter Lounge
This area is restricted to supporters unless medical assistance is required in that area.
Medical Outpost (MO)
This area may only be entered by Nurse+ or unless supervised by a Resident+.
There may only be 10 medical personnel at the outpost at one time.
Medical Command and Emergency Medical Services do not count toward this limit.
Auxiliary Elevator/Combative Elevator (CL)
The auxiliary elevator/combative elevator may only be utilized when there is a necessity for immediate treatment.
In case of emergency, the elevator may be used to evacuate from the outpost.
Transfer Gates (TG-1/2)
This area is restricted to all medical personnel unless there is a downed combative there.
Medical personnel with the Emergency Assistance Certification may station in the transfer gates.
Class-D-Containment-Zone (CDC)
This area is restricted to all medical personnel unless they possess a Emergency Assistance Certification and meet the prerequisites to enter.
There may only be 3 medical personnel in the CDC.
Medical Command and Emergency Medical Services do not count toward this limit.
Sublevel-6 (SL-6)
Sublevel-6 includes the medium containment zone, and auxiliary elevator.
Auxiliary Elevator
The auxiliary elevator may only be utilized when there is a necessity for immediate treatment.
Medium Containment Zone
You may not go past the scanners in the heavy containment zone unless you are participating in a test or are authorized by mobile task force members.
Section 7 > Closing Statements
The Medical Code of Conduct was created to prevent those in the Medical Department with malicious intentions from corrupting/harming the entirety of the Medical Department. All members of the Medical Department are highly encouraged to thoroughly review and understand this document so that they may abide by it and recognize when others are not.
Approved & Enforced by
Medical Command
