Nuclear Regulatory Commission - News Release
No: III-25-003 March 21, 2025
Contact: Viktoria Mitlyng, 630-829-9662 Prema Chandrathil, 630-829-9663

NRC Proposes $14,400 Civil Penalty Against Missouri-based Hospital

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed a $14,400 civil penalty against Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for violations associated with providing appropriate oversight and guidance for a medical treatment using NRC-regulated material.

The NRC identified four violations of NRC requirements involving failures related to a written directive, proper treatment procedures, training, and staffing of a Radiation Safety Officer. The violations were documented in a December inspection report.

There was no impact on public health as a result of these violations.

The NRC issued the enforcement action after reviewing the circumstances surrounding the proposed violations, considering the information presented by the company during a pre-decisional enforcement conference, and taking into account corrective actions the company has or plans to take to comply with NRC regulations.

The company has 30 days to pay the fine, dispute it, or request involvement from a neutral third-party.

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