#87: Does Signing a Policy Count as Training?

Description: Does signing a policy count as training? It's a question that sparks plenty of debate, especially when policy acknowledgments play an important role in employee accountability and disciplinary proceedings. In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, Areaka explores why acknowledging receipt of a policy isn't necessarily the same as being trained on it—and why that distinction matters when an accreditation standard specifically requires training. You'll discover five practical ways to demonstrate training, from knowledge assessments and PowerDMS courses to shift briefings and PowerRecall. Plus, learn why exposure, acknowledgment, comprehension, and retention aren't necessarily the same thing. The takeaway? When the standard says training, make sure your documentation demonstrates training—not just a signature. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Accreditation Made Easy 00:47 Does signing a policy count as training? 01:13 Why policy acknowledgments matter 02:06 Receipt vs. training: Understanding the distinction 03:28 Five practical ways to demonstrate training 03:54 Option 1: Add a knowledge assessment 04:40 Option 2: Create a PowerDMS training course 05:04 Option 3: Develop a short PowerPoint presentation 05:55 Option 4: Conduct training during shift briefing 06:46 Option 5: Consider PowerRecall 07:38 Matching the training method to the requirement 08:05 Exposure, acknowledgment, comprehension, and retention 08:58 Avoiding unnecessary work by following the standard 09:28 This week's challenge: Review your training proofs 10:16 Companion document and closing thoughts Companion Document: Policy Receipt is Not Training Connect with Areaka 🙋‍♀️ Digital Business Card 🌐 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 📘 Facebook 📸 Instagram Are You Signed Up to Get My Free Content? Sign Up for Free Weekly Accreditation Content You'll get access to a library inside YOUR PowerDMS of hundreds of Helpful Tips smartly organized into categories, along with new or updated content published every week.