Section 19-2301 - Definitions(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.Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 801,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2021.Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 469,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2015.Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 460,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2014.Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 340,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2013.