malfunctioning procedures
[mælfˈʌŋkʃənɪŋ prəˈsɛdʒərz]
noun phrasepl: malfunctioning procedures
procedimentos com defeito / procedimentos mal funcionando
1. processes or methods that are not working correctly or as intended; systematic steps that are failing or operating improperly
The hospital identified several malfunctioning procedures in their patient intake system.
O hospital identificou vários procedimentos com defeito em seu sistema de admissão de pacientes.
2. administrative or operational processes that are broken, inefficient, or producing incorrect results
The audit revealed malfunctioning procedures in the accounting department that led to discrepancies.
A auditoria revelou procedimentos mal funcionando no departamento de contabilidade que levaram a discrepâncias.
3. technical or mechanical processes that are experiencing failures or operational errors
The software update exposed malfunctioning procedures in the legacy system.
A atualização de software expôs procedimentos com defeito no sistema legado.
In Brazilian business and healthcare contexts, identifying and correcting 'procedimentos com defeito' is crucial for operational efficiency. The phrase is commonly used in quality control, audits, and technical reports. In the USA, this term is prevalent in corporate, medical, and IT environments when addressing compliance and system improvements.
NYC Slang
busted procedures / broken-down processes
Related Idioms & Phrases
hit a snag in the procedure
something is off with the process
the system is on the fritz
procedure gone awry
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