§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.