CASE STUDY | CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS The California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) manages the state’s forensic mental health hospital system, providing in patient mental health services to approximately 6,000 patients. DSH oversees five state hospitals located in Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan (in Los Angeles County), Napa and Patton. The department strives to provide effective treatment in a safe environment and in a fiscally responsible manner. Andrew Hinkle, CTO, leads a 200-person IT team that supports over 10,000 employees. “IT serves a critical role in DSH’s ability to operate. Our organization is very data-driven, so our systems provide a vital resource that allows our clinicians and hospital executives to make informed decisions.” “IT supplies the

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