Being lacking or inadequate in standards or rules set by the federal government or state?

• A. NCCAP
• B. Protesting
• C. Deficiency
• D. Departmentalization

Answer: (C)

Deficiency is the term that describes being lacking or inadequate in standards or rules set by federal or state authorities. In regulatory language, a deficiency is a finding showing that a facility or program does not meet required rules, creating a gap that must be addressed. For example, if patient safety protocols mandated by state regulations aren’t followed, that is a deficiency and would typically prompt corrective action or a citation. The other terms don’t fit this idea: NCCAP is an organization or certification body, protesting is an action, and departmentalization is about organizing work into departments.