Accreditation Made Easy

#59: Why Time Sensitive Standards Are So Important


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Time-sensitive standards are one of the most critical—and most misunderstood—areas in accreditation. In this episode, Areaka breaks down what “time-sensitive” really means, including a common misconception around the word “annual” and why it doesn’t mean once per calendar year. She explains how missing a deadline can’t be fixed retroactively, shares real-world consequences like conditions or loss of accreditation, and walks through practical ways to stay organized using spreadsheets, calendars, PowerDMS tools, and automation. The key takeaway: planning ahead and building redundancy into your system is what keeps agencies in compliance. 

Timestamps:

0:47 Why time-sensitive standards matter

1:47 Annual vs 12-month misunderstanding

2:51 Real consequences of getting it wrong

3:44 What “time-sensitive” really means

4:17 Common time-based references

5:21 Identifying time-sensitive requirements

6:23 Tracking methods (spreadsheets, calendars, tasks)

9:19 PowerDMS automation approach

10:57 Why redundancy matters

11:39 Planning ahead vs meeting deadlines

12:29 What to do if you miss one

13:25 Conditions and accreditation risk

13:53 Final takeaway

Companion document: Time Sensitive Standards

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Accreditation Made EasyBy Areaka Jewell