California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 4496

Subject to rules and regulations adopted by the department, the hospital director may establish a sheltered workshop at a state hospital to provide patients with remunerative work performed in a setting which simulates that of industry and is performed in such a manner as to meet standards of industrial quality.  The workshop shall be so operated as to provide the treatment staff with a realistic atmosphere for assessing patients' capabilities in work settings, and to provide opportunities to strengthen and expand patient interests and aptitudes.