Portal Data and Insights
OnSPARK gives Ontario LTC homes access to a Portal dashboard where they can view timely insights.
Our data flow
The Portal ensures homes get the insights they need to transform their data into action.
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Data collection and storage
Data is de-identified and securely transferred from the data source to OnSPARK.
Master Server Storage: Data is stored in secure servers at McMaster University in Canada, an organization with significant experience in ethical research and data infrastructure.
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Data processing
Data is categorized using indicators: Our data scientists aggregate, process and organize timely data into indicators that can be easily used by LTC homes.
Timely dashboards: The Portal uses the data and indicators to create charts, graphs and lists, all presented on a dashboard.
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Insights and reporting
User-friendly insights: Unit and home-level insights can be accessed, downloaded and assessed in the OnSPARK Portal dashboard, with no technical expertise required.
Benchmarking: Homes can conduct anonymized benchmarking against peers at the home level.
Electronic health record (EHR) - Resident health and assessments
Health human resource workforce data
Medications and treatments
Long-term care facility data
Administrative and public health data
Data we collect
The OnSPARK Portal transforms the aggregated data we collect into nearly 200 indicators, available for homes to view and use to inform their innovative learning.
Indicators include:
Quality Indicators
Health Human Resource indicators
IPAC Indicators
Data indicators we offer
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A timely, visual dashboard designed for LTC staff
Unit and home-level performance insights to view trends over time
Anonymized benchmarking with similar peer homes
Actionable information that supports quality improvement
Clear insight into care outcomes and workforce planning
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Brings existing data homes already collect, onto one platform
Reduced time spent on manual analysis and reporting
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A shared evidence base to support system improvement
Support for randomized controlled trials (RCT) and policy evaluations
Actionable evidence for policy decisions