Corrective Action Plan
/kəˈrɛktɪv ˈækʃən plæn/
Definitions
- (n.) A documented strategy adopted by an organization to identify, address, and prevent recurrence of non-compliance or deficiencies in legal, regulatory, or operational matters.
The company submitted a corrective action plan to the regulatory agency after failing the safety inspection.
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- corrective action plan
- corrective action plans
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Commentary
A corrective action plan is distinct from a preventive action plan; it focuses specifically on rectifying identified issues rather than on avoiding potential ones.
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