meet certification, as well as ensuring the
content and quality of the examinations is
sufficient for measuring student capabili-
ties prior to entering the field.
There are five criteria or “strategic pillars”
within the security sector of the UHN that
contributes to their ongoing pursuit for
excellence: Firstly, and most importantly
according to the UHN, is human resourc-
es; “the success of any organization is
predicated on the strength and ability of
the team.” Extensive and ongoing training
initiatives are mandatory for staff and vol-
unteers to mitigate potential security risks
to themselves as well as patients and visi-
tors. Secondly, enhancing the leadership
structure within the security sector by in-
creasing the number of supervisory posi-
tions and requiring greater qualifications
and experience accelerates professional
and personal growth and improves staff
retention and development.
The third pillar is education; it is essential
to consistently revisit current programs
and implement new learning mediums to
cater to changing security risks. The risk
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