Episode Description:

In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, Areaka Jewell walks through the two main ways to attach written directives and proofs of compliance in PowerDMS: Upload File and PowerDMS Document. She explains where to find each option, how to properly link attachments to the right part of a standard, and why using PowerDMS Documents can make your life a whole lot easier. Whether you’re brand new to the process or just need a refresher, this episode breaks it down step by step—so you can spend less time uploading and more time improving.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome to Accreditation Made Easy and episode overview

00:43 - Why attachments are the backbone of your standards

02:25 - The four types of attachments in PowerDMS

02:50 - Focusing on the two main methods: Upload File and PowerDMS Document

03:18 - Where to find the Attachments tab and Add New Attachment

03:46 - Upload File method explained

04:10 - Understanding and linking checkboxes correctly

05:33 - How to name uploaded attachments clearly

06:22 - The drawback of using Upload File for updates

07:09 - Why PowerDMS Document is the preferred method

07:37 - The benefit of automatic updates with PowerDMS Documents

08:13 - How “Proofs on Steroids” builds on this foundation

08:39 - Best practices for naming written directives and proofs

09:11 - Big picture: why attachments bring your assessment to life

09:41 - Final reminders: link intentionally, name clearly, and use PowerDMS Documents

10:14 - Preview of Part 2 on Simple Notes and New Rich Text

Companion document to download:

Back to Basics Series: Attachments Part 1 of 2

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