RE: NRC PROPOSES $6,000 FINE AGAINST ST. JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITAL IN MICHIGAN FOR OVEREXPOSURE TO A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@EARTHLINK.NET>]

On 19 May 2003 at 6:30, Knapp, Steven J. wrote:



> The questions still remains, how much control over the patient and family is required before the NRC determines the control is 

> adequate?



Steve,



Your question can't be answered, even by the NRC, in that there is 

subjectivity even amongst inspectors (can this really be)!



Ever licensee must remember that they can always appeal any NOV and 

fine, to the Region, and, ultimately, can raise the issue all the way 

up to HQ, and even beyond that, by going to the General Counsel. They 

should only do this where they firmly believe that they were treated 

unfairly. However, if I recall, the facility did take full 

responsibility for this, and, the only areas for complaint have come 

from this and the MedPhysics listservers. The hospital didn't appear 

to take issue.



The discussion is good, since it involves regulations, personal 

issues, risk issues and health issues. 



But there is no answer to your question directly.

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