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Episode Description:
Accreditation isn’t just about earning a certificate—it’s about maintaining compliance long after an agency achieves accreditation status. But what happens when an agency has non-compliance issues? That’s where revisit assessments come in. In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, host Areaka Jewell breaks down what a revisit assessment is, why it matters, and shares her firsthand experience conducting her first one.
In this episode, we discuss:
- (0:40) Welcome and appreciation for listeners.
- (1:06) Accreditation is about maintaining compliance, not just earning a certificate.
- (1:38) What is a Revisit?
- When an agency has non-compliance issues identified during its last formal assessment.
- The commission may assign conditions requiring corrective actions.
- A single assessor (not a full team) returns to verify compliance.
- (2:56) Why Revisits Matter
- Ensuring accountability and accreditation integrity.
- Used at both state and national levels.
- (3:34) How Revisits Work
- Agencies receive a formal letter with the revisit details and documentation requirements.
- No formal PowerDMS notations are made—file reviews can be paper-based or digital.
- The focus is only on previously non-compliant standards.
- (4:32) My Experience Conducting a Revisit
- As the original Team Leader, I was already familiar with the agency’s challenges.
- Reviewed the final report, action plan, and supporting documents.
- Conducted an on-site file review and staff interview.
- Completed an exit interview with the accreditation manager, involved staff, and the chief of police.
- (5:54) The Final Report & Commission Decision
- The assessor writes a shorter final report summarizing findings.
- The accreditation commission makes the final decision on whether to lift or maintain conditions.
- (6:45) Key Takeaways & Lessons Learned
- Revisits ensure accountability and fair corrective action.
- Accreditation integrity relies on ongoing compliance efforts.
- Firsthand experience confirmed that accountability is key to accreditation success.
- (7:48) Free Resource Download – Summary guide on revisit assessments.
Freebie for Listeners:
🎁 Revisit Assessment Summary : Download Here
Follow Areaka Jewell:
- Website
Rate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform:
If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow Accreditation Made Easy on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, or the PowerDMS Content Hub. Your support helps us reach more accreditation professionals like you!
Accreditation doesn’t have to be complicated—let’s make it easy together!
Connect with Areaka
🙋♀️ Digital Business Card
🌐 Website
🎧 Want to Be a Guest on the Show?
Know someone doing great things in the accreditation world—or want to share your own insights? We’re always looking for experienced Accreditation Managers, assessors, and change-makers to join us on the podcast. Sign up to be a guest or share with a colleague
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By Areaka JewellEpisode Description:
Accreditation isn’t just about earning a certificate—it’s about maintaining compliance long after an agency achieves accreditation status. But what happens when an agency has non-compliance issues? That’s where revisit assessments come in. In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, host Areaka Jewell breaks down what a revisit assessment is, why it matters, and shares her firsthand experience conducting her first one.
In this episode, we discuss:
- (0:40) Welcome and appreciation for listeners.
- (1:06) Accreditation is about maintaining compliance, not just earning a certificate.
- (1:38) What is a Revisit?
- When an agency has non-compliance issues identified during its last formal assessment.
- The commission may assign conditions requiring corrective actions.
- A single assessor (not a full team) returns to verify compliance.
- (2:56) Why Revisits Matter
- Ensuring accountability and accreditation integrity.
- Used at both state and national levels.
- (3:34) How Revisits Work
- Agencies receive a formal letter with the revisit details and documentation requirements.
- No formal PowerDMS notations are made—file reviews can be paper-based or digital.
- The focus is only on previously non-compliant standards.
- (4:32) My Experience Conducting a Revisit
- As the original Team Leader, I was already familiar with the agency’s challenges.
- Reviewed the final report, action plan, and supporting documents.
- Conducted an on-site file review and staff interview.
- Completed an exit interview with the accreditation manager, involved staff, and the chief of police.
- (5:54) The Final Report & Commission Decision
- The assessor writes a shorter final report summarizing findings.
- The accreditation commission makes the final decision on whether to lift or maintain conditions.
- (6:45) Key Takeaways & Lessons Learned
- Revisits ensure accountability and fair corrective action.
- Accreditation integrity relies on ongoing compliance efforts.
- Firsthand experience confirmed that accountability is key to accreditation success.
- (7:48) Free Resource Download – Summary guide on revisit assessments.
Freebie for Listeners:
🎁 Revisit Assessment Summary : Download Here
Follow Areaka Jewell:
- Website
Rate, Review, & Follow on Your Favorite Podcast Platform:
If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow Accreditation Made Easy on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, or the PowerDMS Content Hub. Your support helps us reach more accreditation professionals like you!
Accreditation doesn’t have to be complicated—let’s make it easy together!
Connect with Areaka
🙋♀️ Digital Business Card
🌐 Website
🎧 Want to Be a Guest on the Show?
Know someone doing great things in the accreditation world—or want to share your own insights? We’re always looking for experienced Accreditation Managers, assessors, and change-makers to join us on the podcast. Sign up to be a guest or share with a colleague