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Healthcare // Policy Management (Policy)

Importance of policies and procedures for hospitals

PowerDMS empowers healthcare organizations to prioritize patient care and safety. Learn more about...

Healthcare

How to improve internal communication in healthcare

Effective internal communication in healthcare is essential to smooth operations and quality care....

What Corporate Compliance Is and Why Compliance Is Important

What is meant by corporate compliance? Why is it important to follow compliance rules? We answer...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

New Technology in Law Enforcement

Historically, law enforcement has always been on the forefront of using technology to improve...

Importance of a Corporate Compliance Officer

Having an effective Corporate Compliance Officer is the key to a well-run compliance program, but...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy) // Government // Fire/EMS

Increase Trust and Transparency With Public-Facing Documents

PowerDMS helps the public sector share crucial information with their communities, simplifying the...

Why you need a conflict of interest policy

How a well-written conflict of interest policy can help protect you and your organization in the...

Policy Management (Policy)

What is policy management software, and how does it help?

Policy Management Software is a tool for hosting, distributing, and tracking crucial policy and...

Policy Management (Policy) // Fire/EMS

Policy and procedure management for fire

Policies are the fundamental building blocks of excellence in any organization. Here's how to...

Fire/EMS // Accreditation Management (Standards)

Fire Department Accreditation

Becoming accredited is neither easy nor cheap. If you are considering fire department...

Regulatory Compliance Best Practices

To maintain fair, ethical business operations, companies of every size must follow laws and...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Police Policies and Procedures Manual Best Practices

It’s standard practice for any police department to have a policy manual.

Policy Management (Policy)

Best practices for writing corporate policies and procedures

Whether you’re launching a new organization or adapting long-standing policies, here are some best...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Constitutional Policing vs. Community Policing

Constitutional policing and how that matches up with policing in the community is debatable. We...

Fire/EMS // On-the-Job Training

Recruiting and Training the Millennial Firefighter

Fire departments have an advantage when it comes to recruiting millennials since the work is...

Law Enforcement // On-the-Job Training

Adopting the Guardian Mindset

Instead of turning to use of force, police officers will be safer and more effective if they adopt...

Policy Management (Policy) // Fire/EMS

Rethinking SOPs/SOGs in the fire service

The fire service is almost entirely results-based, but should fire departments treat policies and...

Creating a Culture of Accountability

Every company must have accountability measures in place in order to operate. Here's why creating a...

Financial Services Compliance

Today's financial services compliance professionals face a variety of requirements to protect...

Healthcare

Practical Ways to Avoid Qui Tam Lawsuits in Healthcare

What you need to know about False Claims Act violations in healthcare, and what you can do to...

Policy Management (Policy) // Fire/EMS

Role of policies in firefighter safety

Policies, SOPs, and SOGs lay the groundwork for safety in the fire service. Here's how to improve...

Elements of effective policy management

An essential part of any organization is effective policy management, which creates the necessary...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Writing Your Department’s Body-Worn Camera Policy

A step-by-step guide to crafting effective body-worn camera policy for your law enforcement agency.

Policy Management (Policy)

10 tools to help you write policies

Here are a few policy tools that can help your organization take your content to the next level at...

Government

What is a Request for Proposal (RFP)?

A request for proposal is a document used to gather bids for a project or service. Here's how to...

Law Enforcement

Six Layers of Liability Avoidance

Since the 1990s, law enforcement leaders have used a system of six layers of liability avoidance....

Policy Management (Policy)

Writing consistent policies and procedures across multiple departments

Teamwork in writing policies and procedures can be difficult when it involves multiple departments....

Government

Importance of Openness and Transparency in Local Government

Despite budget challenges and limited resources, openness and transparency in local government are...

GRC policy management best practices

Policy management is an essential aspect of governance, risk, and compliance. Here are some best...

Policy Management (Policy) // Government

Government Social Media Policy

Social media can be an extremely helpful tool for government agencies. Here are some practical tips...

On-the-Job Training

How to track employee training with software

High quality employee training tracking software goes beyond just tracking completion. Discover...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Understanding the National Consensus Policy on Use of Force

Read this expert analysis of the National Consensus Policy on Use of Force. Here are some of the...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Writing Effective Police Policies for Transgender People

Putting a police transgender policy in place to protect the rights of transgender suspects and...

Policy Management (Policy) // Government

How to reduce paper costs in local government

Running a government entity requires numerous processes. To operate efficiently and effectively,...

Role of Ethics and Compliance in Corporate Culture

In light of their intertwined meaning, take a look at how ethics and compliance play a pivotal role...

Policy Management (Policy)

Policy management software: Why Box, Dropbox, and OneDrive aren't enough

A robust policy management software simplifies how you distribute your policies and procedures....

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Critical Police Content at Critical Moments

How Cleveland (TN) Police Department drives accountability while saving $19,000 on paper.

Law Enforcement // On-the-Job Training

Law Enforcement Training Best Practices

If you want your police officers to be successful in their jobs, training is an essential part of...

Law Enforcement // On-the-Job Training

Seven Benefits of Online Training in Law Enforcement

We've put together a list of 7 benefits of online training in law enforcement. Create customized...

On-the-Job Training

Conducting Diversity Training Online

Diversity training can help improve teamwork, productivity, and morale. Here's how to create an...

Policy Management (Policy) // Government

Developing consistent policies across the entire city government

It’s important to develop and manage city-wide policies and procedures. Here's how you can create...

Healthcare

Healthcare Compliance Software

Laws and regulations in healthcare are complex and ever-changing. Here's how healthcare compliance...

Policy Management (Policy)

The importance of policy management

To ensure compliance, limit liability, and maintain a positive reputation, your organization...

Human Resources compliance best practices

Human Resources managers play a critical role in the overall success of an organization,...

Law Enforcement // On-the-Job Training

Importance of Police Training Records Management

Effective police training records management can protect your agency, reduce training costs, and...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Law enforcement body camera policy

Developing solid policy is a foundational part of creating an effective body camera program. Here...

On-the-Job Training

Developing Effective Sexual Harassment Training

Sexual harassment training protects your organization and fosters a healthy work environment....

On-the-Job Training

How to Use Surveys to Measure Employee Engagement

Employee surveys can help measure engagement and help employees feel valued. Here's how to create...

Policy Management (Policy) // Fire/EMS

Opioids and the Fire Service

Regardless of income, race, gender, education, or other demographics, America’s opiate problem has...

Policy Management (Policy)

Why emailing policies isn't enough

Don't rely on email to deliver important policy documents to staff. You need a better policy...

Government

Employee accountability in local government

Employee accountability can have positive benefits for both your team and your city. Here are steps...

Campus Law Enforcement

Clery Act Compliance

Understanding how the Clery Act requirements impact the security operations for university and...

Law Enforcement // Fire/EMS

Breaking Down Silos in Public Safety

We sat down with Commander Ana Lalley and Battalion Chief Richard Carter from Elgin, IL, to learn...

Fire/EMS

The benefits of going digital for pre fire planning

Fire departments shouldn't keep paper site plans in binders, risking damage or being outdated. The...

GRC Software ... How Much Is Too Much?

In order to be in compliance with laws and regulations, a company must know the biggest areas of...

Policy Management (Policy) // Fire/EMS

14 pieces of critical content for first responders

Excellence begins and ends with readiness. How many of these pieces of critical content do you have...

Healthcare // Accreditation Management (Standards)

Manage AAAHC Credentialing Electronically

Managing AAAHC credentialing can be time-consuming and frustrating. Here's how to make your AAAHC...

Healthcare

How to Develop an Effective Healthcare Compliance Program

In the highly regulated, high-risk healthcare industry, a solid healthcare compliance program isn’t...

Selecting the Right Compliance Management Software for You

Selecting the correct compliance management software for your business is crucial. Check out this...

Government

How Document Management Software Improves Compliance in Local Government

Local governments seeking to stay in compliance can turn to document management software, like...

How to write an effective code of conduct policy

A code of conduct for employees sets a foundation on which your company is built and spells out...

Law Enforcement // Accreditation Management (Standards)

Beyond CALEA Accreditation

Accreditation, whether with CALEA or other accreditation bodies, is only the tip of the iceberg in...

Accreditation Management (Standards)

Five Benefits of Using Accreditation Software

If your organization is pursuing accreditation, accreditation software can simplify the process and...

Document Control Software Best Practices

Regardless of your industry, your company most like produces a lot of documents that require some...

On-the-Job Training

Best practices for training and development software

With so many priorities in your organization, using a training management software can take the...

Managing remote employees effectively

When managing remote employees, you need to strike a balance between your need for oversight and...

How Much Does Compliance Really Cost?

A 2011 study conducted by Ponemon Institute LLC surveyed 46 multinational organizations over a...

Compliance management software: 4 reasons you should buy vs. build

Four reasons to choose a ready-to-purchase compliance management solution, like PowerDMS, over a...

Fire/EMS // On-the-Job Training

A Better Approach for Fire Department Testing

Fire department testing is a critical way to ensure your staff understands essential information....

Healthcare // Accreditation Management (Standards)

How to simplify AAAHC accreditation

Five steps to streamline your Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)...

Campus Law Enforcement

Clery Act Reporting

Understanding the Clery Act requirements and best practices for preparing your Annual Security...

Healthcare // Policy Management (Policy)

Healthcare policy management software

Healthcare policy management software can empower you as you manage your policies, ensuring you can...

Policy Management (Policy) // Fire/EMS

Firefighter Readiness

Firefighters must be prepared to respond to all sorts of situations. Here's how well-managed...

Accreditation Management (Standards)

7 Ways to Simplify Your Accreditation Process

Simplify your accreditation process to maintain success in your field. Save yourself the headache...

The Compliance Management Debate: Automated vs. Manual

The benefits of automated compliance could help move your organization forward and create a better...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

What Is the State of Policy in Law Enforcement?

PowerDMS is conducting an updated study on the state of policy in law enforcement in 2017, and we...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

IACP's National Consensus Policy on Use of Force, Now What?

How to implement and adapt the IACP's police use-of-force policy recommendations to improve your...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Writing Your Police Department's Drone Policy

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or drones, are becoming a key tool in helping law enforcement support and...

Government

IT Security Policy Best Practices for Local Government

Cybersecurity is essential for local governments. Here's how solid government security policy and...

Why you should adopt a paperless policy management system

Paperless policy management can help your organization cut costs, increase efficiency, and become...

Government

Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Local Government

How your government handles emergency planning can mean all the difference in the world in how...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Winder Police uses cloud-based system for accountability

Winder police use PowerDMS policy management software for training and policy and procedure...

Policy Management (Policy)

Updating your acceptable use policy

Regularly updating your acceptable use policy helps your organization minimize risks and operate...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Writing Your Department's Social Media Policy: A Step-by-Step Guide

Social media can certainly be a helpful tool for law enforcement, but writing an effective social...

Fire/EMS

Tips for Budgeting for Technology in the Fire Service

Fire departments need to utilize the latest tools and technology to fight fires in the 21st...

Fire/EMS

4 effective ways to improve fireground operations

Improving fireground operations can be done with efficient communication tools. This ensures that...

Bank compliance policy and procedures

In the past 10 years, more stringent bank compliance regulations mean financial institutions need...

Policy Management (Policy) // Government

How to manage your local government employee handbook

Every local government has a handbook for employees. Here are practical ways you can develop a...

Policy Management (Policy) // Corrections

Developing Body-Worn Camera Policy in Corrections

As body-worn cameras become an effective part of correctional operations facilities, creating...

Law Enforcement

How to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures

In order for any organization to operate effectively, compliance with department policies and...

Policy Management (Policy) // Fire/EMS

Social media policy for the fire service

Using social media in the fire service can be helpful in many ways. But like any technology, you...

Government

Risk Mitigation in Local Government

Risk mitigation helps local governments operate lawfully and use resources effectively. Here are a...

Law Enforcement

Interagency Collaboration in Law Enforcement

Interagency collaboration in law enforcement helps pool resources, prepare for emergencies, and...

Policy Management (Policy)

Handling Off-Duty Employee Misconduct

When can you discipline an employee for off-duty misconduct? An off-duty conduct policy is key to...

Law Enforcement // On-the-Job Training

Police De-escalation Training Policy Shift

There has been a shift in police de-escalation policies and procedures, moving towards an approach...

Policy Management (Policy) // Fire/EMS

Creating a Culture of Ethics and Integrity in the Fire Service

Fire departments must build a culture that encourages integrity, trust, and ethical behavior....

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Narcan policy for law enforcement

What is Narcan? And how can your agency craft effective policy to combat drug overdose? Here are...

Policy Management (Policy)

SOP Manual Best Practices

A standard operating procedures manual improves quality and consistency in operations. Here are...

5 Reasons to Use Electronic Records vs. Paper Records

Tired of paper record keeping? Here are 5 great reasons why paper records vs. electronic records...

Law Enforcement

New Technology in Law Enforcement

Historically, law enforcement has always been on the forefront of using technology to improve...

Policy Management (Policy)

6 elements of a good social media policy

A social media policy should encourage and enforce responsible use of both official and personal...

How to discourage policy and procedure non-compliance in the workplace

Policies and procedures that are open-ended or difficult to understand make it hard for your...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Law enforcement use-of-force policy

The importance of law enforcement use-of-force policy, key things to consider as you craft policy...

Law Enforcement

What Is Constitutional Policing?

With distrust of police at an all-time high, constitutional policing is more important than ever....

Healthcare

Creating a Culture of Accountability in Healthcare

A lack of accountability in healthcare can do significant damage. Here's how to create a culture of...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Law enforcement social media policy

Enhance your knowledge of law enforcement governance today. PowerDMS shares the core principles and...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

Law enforcement drone policy

With the increased use of drones both by civilians and government agencies, it’s essential for your...

Policy Management (Policy)

The difference between guidelines vs policies

Discover the difference between guidelines and policies at PowerDMS. PowerDMS offers valuable...

13 ways to fix poor communication in the workplace

Solve communication challenges in the workplace with insights from PowerDMS. Here are 13 solutions...

Healthcare

Definition of compliance in healthcare

What is healthcare compliance and why is it important? Here are some practical tips for building an...

Healthcare

Consequences of Non-compliance in Healthcare

Explore the critical topic of non-compliance consequences in healthcare. Learn how compliance...

Policy Management (Policy) // Government

Importance of clear policies and procedures in schools

School policies and procedures establish expectations, keep students safe, and make sure they...

Law Enforcement // On-the-Job Training

Policing the mentally ill

Policing the mentally ill is one of the biggest challenges facing officers today. Here are some of...

Healthcare // Policy Management (Policy)

Writing policies and procedures in healthcare

Healthcare policies improve operational excellence and patient care. Here's how to develop and...

Why Is Accountability Important in the Workplace?

Elevate your understanding of accountability in the workplace with PowerDMS. Learn why it's a...

Fire/EMS

ISO Ratings for Fire Departments

Learn about ISO ratings for fire departments with our informative guide. PowerDMS provides...

What Is Regulatory Compliance and Why Is It Important?

What is regulatory compliance? Regulatory compliance is when businesses follow state, federal and...

Policy Management (Policy)

Corporate policies and procedures

Corporate policies and procedures serve several purposes, with the primary goal of protecting...

What is corporate compliance, and why is it important?

Learn why corporate compliance is crucial for your organization's future. PowerDMS provides...

Policy Management (Policy)

Why it is important to review policies and procedures

An annual policy review can only help your organization.

Policy Management (Policy)

The Cost of Not Following Policies

Explore the significant consequences of not following policies and procedures. Learn how...

Policy Management (Policy)

What is the purpose of policies in the workplace?

Enhance your knowledge of organizational governance with PowerDMS. Explore the core purpose and...

Policy Management (Policy) // Fire/EMS

Technology in the Fire Service

Technology in the fire service can improve firefighter safety and readiness. Here are a few of the...

Law Enforcement // Policy Management (Policy)

[Press] Maricopa PD Uses Technology to Keep Officers on the Street

Technology keeps cops on the streets serving the community.

Policy Management (Policy)

What is policy management and why it matters

Discover what policy management is, why it matters, and some policy management best practices....

Policy Management (Policy)

Following policies and procedures, and why it’s important

Unlock the benefits of implementing policies and procedures in the workplace. Learn why they are...