#34: Back to Basics Series: Attachments Part 1 of 2

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 TextCompanion document to download: Back to Basics Series: Attachments Part 1 of 2Connect 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.