Tuesday, May 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST

Free, Members-Only Webinar

Your home already collects valuable data every day. OnSPARK transforms that existing data into near real-time, unit-level insights that save time, support better care and staffing decisions, and strengthen your voice in sector-wide planning — all without adding extra reporting burdens.

Join us for an inspiring session where OnSPARK will showcase how its innovative portal and data platform is transforming the way Ontario long-term care homes operate, plan, and deliver exceptional care. Co-led by Shalom Village — a trusted voice in the LTC community — this webinar offers a real-world perspective on what’s possible with powerful technology at your fingertips.

In this session, you’ll explore:

• How OnSPARK brings resident, clinical, and staffing data together in one secure, easy-to-use platform
• How near real-time dashboards help you spot risks, trends, and opportunities earlier
• How unit-level and home-level benchmarking helps you understand your performance in context – while your data remains fully yours
• A firsthand look at how Shalom Village is leveraging OnSPARK to lead with confidence

Why it matters: 

With more than 200 Ontario long-term care homes already participating, OnSPARK is building a shared evidence base that makes care more responsive, planning more informed, and the sector’s collective voice stronger. As participation grows, so does the power of the insights — for every home involved.

This session is designed for: 

Administrators, Directors of Care, and operational leaders at AdvantAge Ontario member homes across Ontario.

The future of long-term care is data-informed, connected, and confident. Come see what that looks like — and how your home can get there.

A live Q&A will follow the presentation. Bring your questions!

Executive Director, OnSPARK

Dr. Andrew Costa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) at McMaster University and holds a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Integrated Care for Seniors. He serves as Research Director of the St. Joseph’s Health System Centre for Integrated Care and as Associate Scientific Director of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Dr. Costa is also a Fellow of interRAI, contributing to international standards for vulnerable sector care, and is a member of McMaster’s School of Computational Science and Engineering and the MacDATA Institute Scientific Advisory Committee.Dr. Costa has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and has led or co-led more than $70 million in research funding. His translational research has shaped national guidelines on frailty assessment, chronic disease management, and pandemic response, and his findings have been cited in more than 140 policy documents, including reports from the World Health Organization, the CDC, and the Government of Canada. He is the co-founder of OnSPARK, Canada’s largest AI-enabled long-term care data platform, and co-leads CanSPARK, a national learning health system for long-term care.

Director, Partnerships & Governance, OnSPARK

Michelle Stillman is a strategic leader with over 15 years of experience advancing impact through organizational transformation, program development, and knowledge mobilization. Her work spans the nonprofit, health, and research sectors, where she has led multi-disciplinary teams, guided organizations through periods of growth and change, and built structures that enable effective, sustainable implementation.Michelle’s career has focused on designing and delivering initiatives that address complex challenges facing older adults across the continuum of care. She has worked collaboratively with researchers, government partners, health care providers, and people with lived experience to co-create programs that translate evidence into practical solutions, ensuring that research findings become accessible tools that improve outcomes in real-world settings. Michelle is recognized for her ability to align diverse stakeholders around a shared vision, foster meaningful collaboration, and move organizations from ideas to execution.

CEO, Shalom Village

Senior Director of Operations, Shalom Village

Specialist of Service Excellence, Shalom Village

Important Notice: Your registration fee entitles you to ONE telephone line/VOIP connection. Any additional connections from the same home or organization will incur an additional charge for the full registration fee.

To have multiple staff members participate, each staff member must either complete a separate registration form and pay the full fee or listen in from the same room (e.g., a conference room).

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Cancellations: Cancellations will be accepted up to five working days prior to the date of the program less a 15% administration fee that will apply regardless of the status of payment. Registrants who fail to attend the program or cancel after the deadline date shall be liable for the full fee. There is no charge for delegate substitutions. The AdvantAge Ontario Education Department reserves the right to cancel or reschedule this program.