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ENS 473941 November 2011 12:10:0010 CFR 20.1906(d)(2)Contaminated PackageProvidence Park Hospital received an externally contaminated package from Hot Shots Nuclear Pharmacy (HSNP). Upon receipt of the package, the Nuclear Medical Technologist (NMT) performed a routine wipe test and determined the package was externally contaminated. Wipe test indicated surface contamination of 60,608 dpm (disintegrations per minute). The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) was notified and the package was bagged and stored in a hot lab for decay. The package contained approximately 70 mCi of technetium-99m. There was no indication of any personnel contamination or exposure. The package will be shipped back to HSNP, after isotope decay is complete, for follow up investigation and recommendation. HOO Note: See EN #47392 for similar report.