Accreditation Made Easy

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


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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 assessment


Companion document to download:

Back to Basics Series: Attachments Part 2 of 2



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