In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Deficiency” has the meaning stated in § 19–1401 of this title. “Monitoring agency” means: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; The Office of Health Care Quality within the Department; The Maryland Department of Labor; A local health department; The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; or The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. “Nursing home” has the meaning stated in § 19–1401 of this title.