To Shred or Not To Shred
A sticky note that says “PASSWORD: 1234.” Shred or not to shred?
What is shred — and maybe rethink your life choices.
True or False. A parent forgot to sign their name. It's okay for me to sign it for them.
What is false. You should never sign for someone else.
When someone writes “N/A” on a form, it means:
What is not applicable
Who is responsible for making sure paperwork is filled out correctly?
What is the person who completed the paperwork
A child’s attendance record.
What is confidential
A blank incident report. Shred or not to shred?
What is not to shred — you’ll probably need it after this game.
Leaving blank spaces on forms can:
What is invite mistakes or fraud
“TBD” means:
What is to be determined
What should you do if you make a mistake on a form?
What is cross it out with a single line, initial it, and correct it properly
A client’s home address written on a sticky note.
What is confidential (that sticky note belongs in the shredder)
Printed emails with a client’s Social Security number, sitting on the printer for the whole office to see. Shred or not to shred?
What is shred
When is the best time to review your paperwork?
What is before you turn it in
If someone says “ASAP,” they mean:
What is as soon as possible
True or False: You can use pencil to fill out official paperwork.
What is false (Use permanent ink to avoid confusion or tampering)
Notes from a meeting discussing a staff member’s performance issues
What is confidential
Medical records from 5 years ago that you’re legally required to keep for 7 years. Shred or not to shred?
What is not to shred
Why is it important to write clearly on paperwork?
What is to avoid confusion and mistakes
ROI means:
What is Release of Information
Why should you avoid leaving your paperwork unattended in public areas?
What is it might get stolen or viewed by unauthorized people
Your supervisor’s secret stash of chocolate in the desk drawer.
What is common knowledge (and highly prized info)
A document labeled “Super Top Secret” but it’s actually just a doodle of a cat. Shred or not to shred?
What is up to you — but the cat might be offended.
Before submitting paperwork, you should always:
What is double-check for missing signatures and dates
When your supervisor says “Make sure the IEP is up to date,” what’s an IEP?
What is Individualized Education Plan
If you see a colleague consistently making paperwork errors, you should:
What is offer help or suggest training politely
A child’s medical diagnosis listed in their file.
What is confidential (super confidential — handle with care!)