Section 18-901 - Definitions.

§ 18-901. Definitions.
 

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

(b)  Catastrophic health emergency.- "Catastrophic health emergency" has the meaning stated in § 14-3A-01 of the Public Safety Article. 

(c)  Deadly agent.- "Deadly agent" has the meaning stated in § 14-3A-01 of the Public Safety Article. 

(d)  Exposure to a deadly agent.- "Exposure to a deadly agent" has the meaning stated in § 14-3A-01 of the Public Safety Article. 

(e)  Health care facility.- "Health care facility" has the meaning stated in § 19-114(e)(1) of this article. 

(f)  Health care practitioner.-  

(1) "Health care practitioner" has the meaning stated in § 19-114(f) of this article. 

(2) "Health care practitioner" includes an individual licensed or certified as an emergency medical services provider under § 13-516 of the Education Article. 

(g)  Health care provider.- "Health care provider" means: 

(1) A health care facility; or 

(2) A health care practitioner. 
 

[2002, ch. 1; 2003, ch. 21, § 1; 2004, ch. 26, § 5.]