EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 7 MIN
#69: How Do You Prove Something That Never Happened?
from Accreditation Made Easy · host Areaka Jewell
Description:In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, Areaka tackles one of the most challenging questions accreditation managers face: how do you prove something never happened? Many accreditation standards are tied to events that occur infrequently—or not at all—during an accreditation cycle. Areaka discusses several methods agencies use to track these events, including emails, memos, review workflows, daily supervisor reports, and PowerDMS Surveys. She shares her own preferred workflow-based approach and highlights an innovative survey strategy used by a large law enforcement agency. Most importantly, she explains why the specific tool matters less than having a documented, repeatable process that provides confidence for both the accreditation manager and the assessor.Timestamps:0:00 Welcome to Accreditation Made Easy0:47 How do you prove something never happened?1:18 Examples of infrequent-event standards1:52 Common methods agencies use to track occurrences2:22 The traditional memo approach2:51 Areaka's workflow-based tracking strategy3:40 An innovative survey solution from Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office4:18 Why surveys can be a one-stop shop for responses5:10 Using daily supervisor reports to identify qualifying events5:34 The most important lesson: the tool isn't what matters6:04 Why every agency needs a documented process6:33 Questions to evaluate your current system6:59 Companion document and resources7:25 Final thoughts and closingCompanion Document:Surveys for Less Frequent EventsThis companion document includes screenshots of a real-world PowerDMS Survey used to track less frequent events and gather responses from supervisors in a centralized location.Connect with Areaka🙋♀️ Digital Business Card🌐 Website🔗 LinkedIn📘 Facebook📸 InstagramAre You Signed Up for My Free Content?Head over to Accreditation Academy Sign Up to get started.You'll gain access to a growing library of hundreds of Helpful Tips housed inside YOUR PowerDMS account, smartly organized by category, with new and updated content published every week.
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Description:In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, Areaka tackles one of the most challenging questions accreditation managers face: how do you prove something never happened? Many accreditation standards are tied to events that occur infrequently—or not at all—during an accreditation cycle. Areaka discusses several methods agencies use to track these events, including emails, memos, review workflows, daily supervisor reports, and PowerDMS Surveys. She shares her own preferred workflow-based approach and highlights an innovative survey strategy used by a large law enforcement agency. Most importantly, she explains why the specific tool matters less than having a documented, repeatable process that provides confidence for both the accreditation manager and the assessor.Timestamps:0:00 Welcome to Accreditation Made Easy0:47 How do you prove something never happened?1:18 Examples of infrequent-event standards1:52 Common methods agencies use to track occurrences2:22 The traditional memo approach2:51 Areaka's workflow-based tracking strategy3:40 An innovative survey solution from Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office4:18 Why surveys can be a one-stop shop for responses5:10 Using daily supervisor reports to identify qualifying events5:34 The most important lesson: the tool isn't what matters6:04 Why every agency needs a documented process6:33 Questions to evaluate your current system6:59 Companion document and resources7:25 Final thoughts and closingCompanion Document:Surveys for Less Frequent EventsThis companion document includes screenshots of a real-world PowerDMS Survey used to track less frequent events and gather responses from supervisors in a centralized location.Connect with Areaka🙋♀️ Digital Business Card🌐 Website🔗 LinkedIn📘 Facebook📸 InstagramAre You Signed Up for My Free Content?Head over to Accreditation Academy Sign Up to get started.You'll gain access to a growing library of hundreds of Helpful Tips housed inside YOUR PowerDMS account, smartly organized by category, with new and updated content published every week.
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