Re: Health Physics Records Tracking Database

[Debby Steva <dps3c@virginia.edu>]

Vince:

Give Mike DePrato a call - his product is HP Assistant.  We have been using
(and  tailoring to our needs) this database management software package for a
couple of years now and are very happy with it and the support we have gotten.

314-963-9934.

D. Steva
University of Virginia

Vincent Chase wrote:

> I am interested in finding out who is using a commercially available
> health physics records tracking database.  I am not interested in
> a "home brew" database as I need a company that stands behind
> its product and provides technical support, especially WAN/LAN
> or Internet interfacing with Novell.
>
> I am currently using the CHAMMP program, but the company who
> supports the software is folding up its tent.  Therefore, I am looking
> into long range options to replace this database.
>
> The type of database I am looking for would track all NRC records
> for a Broad Scope licensee such as training, instrument calibrations,
> incoming packages, researcher protocols, internal license limits, x-ray/ct
> surveys, decay-in-storage waste, sewer disposal waste, inventory,
> user locations and worker demographics, at a minimum.
> I would also like to know if the database is a "MS Windows
> emulator" rather than DOS-based, as I prefer a Windows platform.
>
> I also know all about Canberra's HIS-20 database, so please don't
> provide me with info on this system.  However,  if you're a pharma/
> university/medical group who uses HIS-20, I would be interested
> in hearing about your experiences with it versus the size of
> your HP program.
>
> If you don't want to respond via the listserver, please feel free to
> email me personally.
>
> My thanks in advance to all those who respond.
>
> Regards,
> Vince
>
> Vince Chase, CHP
> Radiation Safety Officer
> chasev@war.wyeth.com
> Wyeth-Ayerst Research
> CN 8000
> Princeton, NJ 08543
>
> tel:  732-274-4478
> fax: 732-274-4592
>
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