Ahmad Rahim
Data Manager, OnSPARK
Ahmad Rahim is an analytic epidemiologist with extensive expertise in clinical, administrative, and demographic data sets. He is highly proficient in data manipulation, statistical software (e.g., R, SAS), and data visualization techniques. His expertise includes epidemiological modelling, biostatistics, and leveraging data-driven approaches to inform evidence-based practice.
As the Data Manager of the OnSPARK LTC Data Platform, Ahmad ensures data quality, integrity, and security by implementing robust data governance policies and compliance measures. He oversees data collection, storage, and access while supporting analytics through efficient database management and structured reporting.
Integrate Care Related/ Research Interests:
Using data and statistical models to understand health trends and outcomes in long-term care.
Combining clinical, administrative, and demographic data to support evidence-based decisions.
Creating tools and measures to improve care quality and guide health system planning.
Current and Ongoing Projects:
Variation in Psychotropic & Non-Psychotropic Prescribing in Nursing Homes
Changing needs of LTC residents
Deep Learning Models for Predicting Emergency Room Transfers in Ontario Long-Term Care Home Patients Using Electronic Medical Records