North Carolina § 131E-108 Peer review

North Carolina Statutes

§ 131E-108 — Peer review

North Carolina § 131E-108

Ch. 131EHealth Care Facilities and Services

Art. 6Health Care Facility Licensure Act

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 131E-108 (2026).

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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. (1979, c. 707; 1983, c. 775, s. 1; 1997-456, s. 27.)

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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. (1979, c. 707; 1983, c. 775, s. 1; 1997-456, s. 27.)