A. The legislature hereby creates the zero suicide initiative, which shall be administered by the office of behavioral health in accordance with the provisions of this Part.

            B. The legislature hereby declares that the zero suicide initiative embodies the foundational belief and aspirational goal that suicide deaths of individuals who are under the care of any part of the health system in this state, including providers of mental health and behavioral health services, are frequently preventable.

            C. The zero suicide initiative of this state shall be based upon the model set forth in the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention published in 2012 by the United States Surgeon General and further developed, refined, and promoted by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center or its successor.

            Acts 2018, No. 450, §1.