Accreditation Made Easy

Episode Description In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy , host Areaka Jewell breaks down a commonly misunderstood topic: proficiency prior to carry . Whether you're preparing for an assessment, managing training records, or just trying to make sense of what counts and what doesn’t—this one’s for you. In this episode, we cover: 0:41 What does “proficiency prior to carry” really mean? 1:28 Ex...

Episode Description In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy , host Areaka Jewell explores creative and time-saving ways to use the Snipping Tool to enhance communication—especially in the world of accreditation. From clarifying policies to sharing visual instructions, these tips can help streamline your workflow and improve clarity across your team. In this episode, we cover: 0:42 A quick intro...

Episode Description: Accreditation isn’t just about earning a certificate—it’s about maintaining compliance long after an agency achieves accreditation status. But what happens when an agency has non-compliance issues ? That’s where revisit assessments come in. In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy , host Areaka Jewell breaks down what a revisit assessment is, why it matters, and shares her f...

Episode Description: Researching policies and procedures can feel overwhelming—especially when your agency needs to know how others handle specific situations. In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy , host Areaka Jewell walks you through PAC Requests and how they can streamline policy research. Learn how to efficiently search, organize, and share policy documents using best practices that appl...

Episode Description: In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy , host Areaka Jewell walks you through the process of embedding external content into your PowerDMS assessment. Whether it’s press releases, job postings, sexual predator notifications, or policy pages, embedding content helps streamline assessments and ensure live updates. Learn the step-by-step method to embed social media content,...

Episode Description: In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy , co-hosts Areaka Jewell and Oscar Kieffer wrap up the final day of the conference with a discussion on required references. They explore why they are essential, the best practices for keeping them updated, and the common challenges agencies face. Plus, Areaka shares an exclusive free resource— a plug-and-play folder of required refer...

Episode Description: In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy , co-hosts Areaka Jewell and Oscar Kieffer dive into strategies for managing time-sensitive standards in accreditation. They discuss today’s conference agenda, share practical methods to stay on top of deadlines, and provide a downloadable tool to make managing time-sensitive standards easier. In this episode, we discuss: 0:32 Introdu...

Episode Description: In this pilot episode of Accreditation Made Easy , co-hosts Areaka Jewell and Oscar Kieffer discuss strategies to avoid feeling overwhelmed at accreditation conferences, share personal experiences from their first conferences, and highlight the importance of building connections. Plus, Areaka introduces her Accreditation Journal book promo and offers a free audiobook download...

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