Peer review.

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131E-108. Peer review.

It is not a violation of G.S. 131E-117(5) 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 core of knowledge and standards useful in establishing a means of measuring quality of care; and

(3) The peer review committee keeps such records confidential.



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