Our Work

Transforming Long-Term Care with Data-Driven Insights

OnSPARK is revolutionizing the way long-term care (LTC) providers, researchers, and policymakers use data to enhance resident care, optimize staffing, and drive policy improvements.

We provide:

Real-time analytics for LTC homes
High-quality data to support research and innovation
Secure and privacy-compliant data governance
Tools for policymakers to make informed decisions

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Transforming Long-Term Care with Data-Driven Insights

Our Platform

Next-Generation Data Platform for Long-Term Care

OnSPARK, is Canada's first real-time, standardized LTC data platform, integrating data from over 200 homes across Ontario.

What Makes Our Platform Unique?

Near Real-Time Data

Unlike traditional datasets that lag behind, OnSPARK delivers up-to-date insights.

Comprehensive Data Collection

Covering resident assessments, medications, staffing patterns, and more.

AI & Predictive Analytics

Enhancing quality improvement and early intervention strategies.

Collaborative Learning Health System

LTC homes benefit from shared decision-support models and benchmarking.

Features

Empowering LTC Homes, Researchers, and Policymakers

Unit-Level Performance Insights

Track care quality, staffing efficiency, and health outcomes

Access to Canada's Most Comprehensive LTC Dataset

Structured data for high-impact studies

Integrated EMR & Administrative Data

Supports both observational and experimental research

Support for RCTs & Policy Evaluations

Conduct high-quality clinical studies in LTC settings

Actionable Evidence for Policy Decisions

Use real-time data to shape care and policies

Vaccine Uptake & Public Health Surveillance

Monitor and evaluate immunization programs in LTC homes

How We Work

A Seamless Process for LTC Data Integration and Analysis

OnSPARK's secure, privacy-compliant data pipeline ensures that insights are timely, accurate, and impactful.

Step 1: Data Collection

OnSPARK receives de-identified, structured data from 200+ LTC homes, sourced from electronic medical records (EMRs) and administrative data

Step 2: Data Processing & Integration

Data is securely processed, standardized, and linked to create a complete picture of resident health and LTC operations

Step 3: Insights & Reporting

LTC homes receive unit-level dashboards for quality improvement and operational decision-making.

Researchers and policymakers gain access to structured datasets for clinical research and policy development.

Step 4: Data Security & Compliance

All data use is governed under PHIPA regulations, with rigorous security, ethics and oversight

What Sets OnSPARK apart

First-of-Its-Kind Real-Time LTC Data Platform

Bringing timely, structured EMR data to the sector

Data-Driven Decision Making

Empowering LTC homes with AI-driven quality improvement tools

Collaborative Research & Innovation Hub

Supporting national and international studies on aging and LTC

Privacy Focused & PHIPA-Compliant

Ensuring secure and ethical data handling