Mikha Alegria is a Quality Improvement Specialist for the Sprott Centre for Quality and Safety at the University Health Network (UHN). With over 12 years of experience as a registered nurse in diverse clinical and leadership roles, Mikha has honed her expertise in patient-centred care and healthcare improvement. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Master of Science in Healthcare Quality from Queen’s University.

Mikha leads transformative projects at UHN, including optimizing transfusion practices and reducing postoperative pneumonia rates in all phases of care. Her work is driven by data and evidence-based practices that align with strategic healthcare priorities. Passionate about patient safety and systemic change, Mikha’s current focus is on expanding patient blood management initiatives within the perioperative department and critical care, which aligns with Choosing Wisely Canada’s best practices. Her efforts continue to advance healthcare quality and safety at UHN.