In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Advanced life support” means initial resuscitation or emergency care provided to a patient with a serious illness or injury. “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health. “Facility” means a limited service hospital. “License” means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a limited service hospital in this State. “Limited service hospital” means a health care facility that: Is licensed as a hospital on or after January 1, 1999; Changes the type or scope of health care services offered by eliminating the facility's capability to admit or retain patients for overnight hospitalization; and Retains an emergency or urgent care center for the purpose of providing advanced life support.