§ 19–2301
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-2301 (2026)
Title 19. Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 23. Accreditation of Health Care Facilities and Health Care Staff Agencies
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(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.