Telehealth Isn’t a Compromise. For Small Jails, It’s an Upgrade.

On-site models are fragile, expensive, and designed for facilities nothing like yours. Aspen’s telehealth approach delivers higher-quality care, more reliability, and better results — all without leaving the jail.

The In-Person Model Breaks Down in Small Jails

Single Point of Failure

When one nurse quits, your jail is exposed. Telehealth gives you a full team — no missed shifts, no coverage gaps.

24/7 Call Burnout

A lone nurse on 24/7 call can’t sustain it. Aspen’s team rotates call to ensure fast, reliable response day or night.

Shallow Hiring Pool

In-person providers can only hire locally. Aspen recruits from a nationwide talent pool — and we’re pickier because of it.

Inexperience in Corrections

Community providers often lack correctional experience. Aspen only hires clinicians who trained in jails.

Cost without Coverage

You’re paying for hours you don’t need — and still left uncovered when something goes wrong.

Why Aspen’s Telehealth Model Works Better

Redundancy Built In

Coverage doesn’t hinge on one person. Aspen brings a full team — always ready, always responsive.

24/7 Availability, Without Burnout

With a rotating staff, our team stays sharp and responsive — around the clock.

Corrections-Specialized Expertise

Our team knows what works (and what doesn’t) in a jail setting. That’s not something you can teach quickly.

More Security, Less Supervision

No equipment to protect. Deputies can step away if needed — improving safety and efficiency.

Consistency You Can Count On

Aspen doesn’t get sick, take vacation, or disappear. We’re always there, without gaps.

Every System, Every Workflow, Every Policy: Designed for Jails Under 100 Beds

Most vendors treat small jails as "lite" versions of large ones. Aspen is different. This isn’t a scaled-down product — it’s a purpose-built model. We don’t juggle between massive state contracts and small counties. You’re not second fiddle — you’re the only instrument we play.

"Our previous provider would miss shifts or go dark for hours. Aspen has never missed a beat."

– Sheriff / Jail Admin

"Telehealth sounded risky at first. Now we’d never go back to in-person. We actually get better care."

– County Commissioner or Jail Captain

Still Think You Need Someone On-Site? Let’s Talk.

We’ve worked with dozens of counties who thought the same thing — until they saw how well Aspen’s telehealth model actually works.