#35: Back to Basics Series: Attachments Part 2 of 2

Episode Description: In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, host Areaka Jewell wraps up the Back to Basics mini-series on attachments in PowerDMS assessments. Areaka dives into two often-overlooked attachment types — Simple Note and New Rich Text — explaining when and how to use them effectively. She shares tips on sequencing, the copy feature, hyperlink settings, and even embedding content to make your files more interactive and assessor-friendly.Timestamps: 0:45 - Welcome back and recap of Part 1 on Upload File and PowerDMS Document methods 1:13 - Introduction to Simple Note and New Rich Text attachment types 1:44 - What a Simple Note is — short, clear, and helps assessors understand context 2:13 - Using a Simple Note for not applicable or no occurrence standards 2:40 - Example of a Simple Note documenting no strip searches this cycle 3:12 - Sidebar: verifying non-occurrences through email or workflow 4:10 - Sequencing Simple Notes and using drag-and-drop to reorder attachments 5:15 - Placing Simple Notes after referenced documents for clarity 5:43 - Using the Copy feature to duplicate recurring Simple Notes 6:24 - Introducing New Rich Text — hyperlinks, images, and embedded websites 6:54 - Embedding websites directly into your assessment for easy assessor access 7:29 - Reminder: make hyperlinks open in a new tab or window 7:55 - Reference to Helpful Tip on embedding content and hyperlink video 8:30 - Wrap-up: how Simple Note and New Rich Text add clarity and accessibility 8:59 - Series recap — all four attachment types covered 9:25 - Preview of next week’s topic: highlighting attachments in your assessmentCompanion document to download: Back to Basics Series: Attachments Part 2 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.