In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “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. “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. “Health care facility” means: A hospital as defined in § 19–301 of this title; A health maintenance organization as defined in § 19–701(g) of this title; A freestanding ambulatory care facility as defined in § 19–3B–01 of this title; An assisted living facility as defined in § 19–1801 of this title; A laboratory as defined in § 17–201 of this article; A home health agency as defined in § 19–401 of this title; A residential treatment center as defined in § 19–301 of this title; A comprehensive rehabilitation facility as defined in § 19–1201 of this title; A forensic laboratory as defined in § 17–2A–01 of this article; A substance–related disorder program as defined in § 7.5–101 of this article; and A mental health program as defined in § 7.5–101 of this article. “Health care staff agency” has the meaning stated in § 19–2001 of this title.