CAPA Form (Corrective & Preventive Action)

Key features

• Problem description and impact assessment
• Root cause analysis documentation section
• Corrective action planning with ownership
• Preventive measures to avoid recurrence
• Effectiveness verification and close-out
• Risk assessment and priority classification

How to use it

1. Document the problem, non-conformance, or opportunity for improvement
2. Conduct root cause analysis using appropriate tools (5 Whys, fishbone)
3. Develop corrective actions to address immediate problem
4. Plan preventive actions to eliminate root causes system-wide
5. Implement actions with assigned owners and target dates
6. Verify effectiveness and document lessons learned