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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