EPISODE · Apr 29, 2025 · 7 MIN
#13: Using Standards in Policy Writing: What You Can (and Can’t) Copy
from Accreditation Made Easy · host Areaka Jewell
Episode Description: When writing policies for accreditation, how do you know when it's safe to copy the standard language—and when you must explain more? In this episode, Areaka breaks down the important difference between following the letter and the spirit of the standard. She shares clear examples, keywords to watch for, and best practices for crafting policies that pass without confusion. Plus, she reveals a new free resource to make this even easier!📌 In this episode we cover:0:42 The difference between the "letter" and "spirit" of the standard3:05 When it's safe to use standard language word-for-word5:05 Keywords that signal when you must expand your policy7:10 How to handle different terminology while staying compliant8:00 Free Quick Reference Guide and invitation to join the Content Hub📥 Download the Quick Reference GuideDownload the easy cheat sheet that shows when to use standard language and when to expand here:👉 Quick Reference GuideConnect with Areaka🙋♀️ Digital Business Card🌐 Website🔗 LinkedIn📘 Facebook📸 InstagramAre you signed up to get my free content?Head over to www.accreditationacademy.net/signup to get started. You will get access to a library inside YOUR PowerDMS of hundreds of Helpful Tips smartly organized in categories and new or updated content published every week.
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Episode Description: When writing policies for accreditation, how do you know when it's safe to copy the standard language—and when you must explain more? In this episode, Areaka breaks down the important difference between following the letter and the spirit of the standard. She shares clear examples, keywords to watch for, and best practices for crafting policies that pass without confusion. Plus, she reveals a new free resource to make this even easier!📌 In this episode we cover:0:42 The difference between the "letter" and "spirit" of the standard3:05 When it's safe to use standard language word-for-word5:05 Keywords that signal when you must expand your policy7:10 How to handle different terminology while staying compliant8:00 Free Quick Reference Guide and invitation to join the Content Hub📥 Download the Quick Reference GuideDownload the easy cheat sheet that shows when to use standard language and when to expand here:👉 Quick Reference GuideConnect with Areaka🙋♀️ Digital Business Card🌐 Website🔗 LinkedIn📘 Facebook📸 InstagramAre you signed up to get my free content?Head over to www.accreditationacademy.net/signup to get started. You will get access to a library inside YOUR PowerDMS of hundreds of Helpful Tips smartly organized in categories and new or updated content published every week.
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