§ 19-2301
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§19–2301.
(a)In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)“Accreditation organization” means a private entity that conducts inspections and surveys of health care facilities or health care staff agencies based on nationally recognized and developed standards.
(c)“Deemed status” means a status under which a health care facility or a health care staff agency may be exempt from routine surveys conducted by the Department.
(d)“Health care facility” means:
(1)A hospital as defined in § 19–301 of this title;
(2)A health maintenance organization as defined in § 19–701(g) of this title;
(3)A freestanding ambulatory care facility as defined in § 19–3B–01 of this title;
(4)An assisted living facility as defined in § 19–1801 of this title;
(5)A laboratory as defined in § 17–201 of this article;
(6)A home health agency as defined in § 19–401 of this title;
(7)A residential treatment center as defined in § 19–301 of this title;
(8)A comprehensive rehabilitation facility as defined in § 19–1201 of this title;
(9)A forensic laboratory as defined in § 17–2A–01 of this article;
(10)A substance–related disorder program as defined in § 7.5–101 of this article; and
(11)A mental health program as defined in § 7.5–101 of this article.
(e)“Health care staff agency” has the meaning stated in § 19–2001 of this title.