Md. Code, Health - General § 19–14C–01

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Deficiency” has the meaning stated in § 19–1401 of this title.

(c) “Monitoring agency” means:

(1) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services;

(2) The Office of Health Care Quality within the Department;

(3) The Maryland Department of Labor;

(4) A local health department;

(5) The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; or

(6) The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

(d) “Nursing home” has the meaning stated in § 19–1401 of this title.