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Corrective and Preventive Action
CAPAgeneral
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;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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