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Corrective and Preventive Action

CAPA
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

A process that investigates and solves problems, identifies causes, and prevents recurrence of nonconformities.

Standard Abbreviation

CAPA

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  capa VARCHAR(100),  -- Corrective and Preventive Action
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  capa as corrective_and_preventive_action
FROM claims;

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