In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Assisted living facility” has the meaning for assisted living program stated in Health-General Article, §19-1801, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Day care center for adults” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §14-301, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Freestanding birthing center” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §19-3B-01, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Freestanding medical facility” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §19-3A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland. Health Care Facility. “Health care facility” means a location where health care is provided, including: Assisted living facility; Day care center for adults; Freestanding birthing center; Freestanding medical facility; Health maintenance organization; Hospital; Managed care organization; Nursing home; and Related institution. “Health care facility” does not include a private professional office. “Health care professional” means an individual who is licensed or certified under one or more of the following titles of Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland: Title 4 Dentistry; Title 6 Electrologists; Title 7 Morticians; Title 8 Nurses; Title 14 Physicians; Title 15 Physician Assistants; and Title 16 Podiatrists. “Health care worker” means an individual who is: A health care professional; An employee of a health care professional; or An employee of a health care facility. “Health maintenance organization” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §19-701, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Hospital” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §19-301, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Managed care organization” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §15-101, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Nursing home” means either: A comprehensive care facility, as defined in COMAR 10.07.02.01B(6); or An extended care facility, as defined in COMAR 10.07.02.01B(12). “Patient care activity” means an action performed by a health care worker for a patient which could result in one or more of the following: Blood or body fluids of the patient touching non-intact skin or mucous membrane of the health care worker; Blood or body fluids of the health care worker touching nonintact skin or mucous membrane of the patient; Percutaneous contact of the health care worker with the blood or body fluids of the patient; or Percutaneous contact of the patient with the blood or body fluids of the health care worker. “Private professional office” means a location which is not a part of a health care facility where a health care professional provides services to the public on a regular basis. “Related institution” has the meaning stated in Health-General Article, §19-301, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Universal precautions” has the meaning stated in COMAR 10.06.01.02B(10).