Maryland Code, Labor and Employment § 5-1101

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

(c) “Health care worker” means an individual employed by a health care facility.

(d) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19-301 of the Health--General Article.

(e) “State residential center” has the meaning stated in § 7-101 of the Health--General Article.

(f) “Workplace safety” means the prevention of any physical assault or threatening behavior against a health care worker in a health care facility.