Data And Insights

Unlocking the power of long-term care data

OnSPARK is Canada's largest long-term care (LTC) data platform, integrating real-time insights from over 200 homes to support quality improvement, research, and policymaking.

Here's what makes us unique.

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Comprehensive Coverage

Data from 200+ LTC homes

Near Real-Time Analytics

Traditional datasets become available within months after a request, while real-time analytics deliver immediate, accurate insights.

Structured & Standardized Data

Optimized for research and decision-making

AI & Predictive Modelling

Enhancing early intervention and care planning

OnSPARK data is designed to support

OnSPARK data provides policymakers and health authorities with real-time evidence to shape effective LTC policies

With OnSPARK data policymakers and health authorities can:

Support Workforce and operations
Monitor infection trends and disease surveillance in LTC homes
Measure the impact of policies and changes
Evaluate the effectiveness of new policies and models

How big is OnSPARK's data network?

OnSPARK brings together structured, integrated data from LTC homes covering:

Over 30%

of Ontario's LTC homes

6 billion +

Data points processed

38% +

of Ontario's LTC beds

OnSPARK aggregates data from multiple sources, including:

01Resident Health & Assessments

interRAI : Comprehensive resident assessments
Cognitive, physical, and behavioral health status
Chronic conditions & comorbidities

02Medications & Treatments

Prescriptions, vaccine uptake, and administration records
Medication safety and polypharmacy trends

03Long-Term Care Facility Data

Staffing levels, shifts, and care hours per resident
Facility infrastructure and care environment characteristics

04Administrative & Public Health Data

Emergency transfers and hospitalization rates
Disease surveillance, infection outbreaks, and mortality trends

Why OnSPARK Data Matters

First-of-its-kind real-time LTC data platform in Canada
Supports operational improvements and evidence-based research
Ensures privacy, security, and ethical governance under PHIPA

OnSPARK delivers a complete picture of resident care

For the first time, Ontario LTC homes can access structured, high-quality, real-time data to monitor performance, drive quality improvement, and improve outcomes for residents.

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