Healthcare Compliance Terms

noun a statement or declaration that something is true or correct

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• The attestation of the document was done by a notary public.
• I need your attestation on this form before I can submit it.
• Can you give me a quick attestation on this paper?
• His actions were an attestation of his commitment to the cause.

verb to act in accordance with a wish or command

adverb compliantly or obediently

• It is important for all employees to comply with company policies and procedures.
• Just make sure you comply with the rules so you don't get in trouble.
• Dude, you gotta comply with what they're asking or you're gonna be out of luck.
• Sometimes it's better to comply with the flow of things rather than resist.

verb to fail to reach a particular level or standard; to be insufficient or inadequate

• The company's revenue projections fell short of expectations for the quarter.
• I tried my best, but I still fell short on meeting the deadline.
• I thought I could finish the race, but I fell short and came in last place.
• His attempts to impress her fell short, as she was not interested in him romantically.

noun a person who inspects or examines something, typically for quality control or safety purposes

• The inspector conducted a thorough investigation of the crime scene.
• The inspector checked out the situation and didn't find anything suspicious.
• The inspector snooped around and didn't see anything fishy.
• The inspector peeled back the layers of deceit to uncover the truth.

verb to put something or someone in a situation where there is a risk of harm, loss, or failure

• Failure to follow safety protocols could jeopardize the entire project.
• Skipping steps in the process might jeopardize our chances of success.
• If you don't study for the exam, you'll totally jeopardize your grade.
• Her reckless behavior could jeopardize her reputation in the community.

noun the act of disregarding or ignoring something or someone

verb to fail to care for properly or pay attention to

• Neglecting one's duties can result in serious consequences in the workplace.
• Don't neglect to water the plants while I'm away.
• Stop neglecting your health, dude. You need to start working out.
• Neglecting to nurture a relationship can lead to its eventual demise.

noun a person who does not conform to established customs, attitudes, or behavior

adjective not conforming to established customs, attitudes, or behavior

• The noncompliance with company policies will result in disciplinary action.
• If you're a noncom, you'll get in trouble for breaking the rules.
• Don't be a noncom and follow the guidelines.
• Being a noncom in this situation is like playing with fire.

adjective inflicting or intended as punishment

• The judge imposed a punitive fine on the company for violating environmental regulations.
• The teacher gave a punitive assignment to the students who were talking during class.
• My parents are being so punitive by grounding me for a month.
• The punitive measures taken by the coach pushed the team to work harder and improve their performance.

noun A legitimate or honest course of action or behavior

adjective Honest or legitimate

• The company's financial records are all on the up-and-up.
• I can assure you, everything is on the up-and-up with this deal.
• Don't worry, this situation is totally up-and-up.
• His career has been on the up-and-up ever since he started working with that new team.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• There are no ifs, ands, or buts about the company's strict policy on data privacy.
• I'm telling you, there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it - we have to leave early to avoid traffic.
• Listen up, there are no ifs, ands, or buts when it comes to meeting the deadline.
• When it comes to safety regulations, there are no ifs, ands, or buts - they must be followed to the letter.

noun NDA (noun): An abbreviation for Non-Disclosure Agreement, a legal contract between parties to protect confidential information shared during a business relationship.

• All employees are required to sign an NDA before accessing any confidential information.
• Hey, don't forget to sign that NDA before you start on the new project.
• I ain't spillin' the beans, gotta sign that NDA first.
• Signing the NDA is like sealing a pact of secrecy.

noun the quality or state of being traceable, or capable of being traced or tracked down

• Traceability is essential in the food industry to ensure product safety and quality control.
• You need to keep track of where your food comes from for traceability purposes.
• Make sure you can trace back where that burger came from, it's all about traceability.
• In life, it's important to have traceability in your decisions so you can understand the consequences.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'accreditable' describes something that is capable of being accredited

• The accreditable institution is known for its high academic standards.
• She did an accreditable job on the project.
• That was totally accred!
• His actions were accreditable in the eyes of the community.