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

Our Platform Years ExperienceA 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.

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Features

Empowering LTC Homes, Researchers, and Policymakers 

Unit-Level Performance Reports 

Track care quality, staffing efficiency, and health outcomes

Unit-Level Performance Reports 

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 regulations and funding models

Standardized LTC Metrics

Develop evidence-based policies for sector-wide improvements

Vaccine Uptake &  Public Health Update

Monitor and evaluate immunization programs in LTC homes

A Seamless Process for LTC Data Integration and Analysis 
OnSPARK’s secure, privacy-compliant data pipeline ensures that insights are timely, accurate, and impactful.

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Step 1: Data Collection 

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

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Step 2: Data Processing & Integration

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

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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.

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Step 4: Data Security & Compliance

All data use is governed under PHIPA regulations, with rigorous privacy impact assessments and oversight

What Sets OnSPARK apart from other health databases?

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

OnSPARK isn't just a database,
it's a transformation engine
for long-term care

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