131D-21.1. Peer review.
It is not a violation of G.S. 131D-21(6) for medical records to be disclosed to a private peer review committee if:
(1) The peer review committee has been approved by the Department;
(2) The purposes of the peer review committee are to:
a. Survey facilities to verify a high level of quality care through evaluation and peer assistance;
b. Resolve written complaints in a responsible and professional manner; and
c. Develop a basic knowledge of care and standards useful in establishing a means of measuring quality of care; and
(3) The peer review committee keeps such records confidential.