Section 19-2301 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 19-2301. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Accreditation organization.- "Accreditation organization" means a private entity that conducts inspections and surveys of health care facilities based on nationally recognized and developed standards. 

(c)  Deemed status.- "Deemed status" means a status under which a health care facility may be exempt from routine surveys conducted by the Department. 

(d)  Health care facility.- "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; and 

(9) A forensic laboratory as defined in § 17-2A-01 of this article. 
 

[2006, ch. 232; 2007, ch. 5, § 7; ch. 147.]