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    (a)    A person who acts in good faith is not civilly liable for:

        (1)    Making a report under § 19-347 of the Health – General Article;

        (2)    Participating in an investigation arising out of a report under § 19-347 of the Health – General Article;

        (3)    Participating in a judicial proceeding arising out of a report under § 19-347 of the Health – General Article; or

        (4)    Participating in transferring, suspending, or terminating the employment of any individual who is believed to have abused or aided in abusing a resident under § 19-347 of the Health – General Article.

    (b)    This section does not grant any immunity for an abuser who makes a report or participates in the investigation or proceeding.