§ 131D-21.1 - Peer review.

NC Gen Stat § 131D-21.1 (2019) (N/A)
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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.