Christopher Salter

Background

About Christopher Salter

Simulation Education Specialist and RN at WakeMed, driving system-wide safety through experiential training and evidence-based strategies. As the sole full-time instructor for Conflict Management and Workplace Violence Prevention, I oversee the design, delivery, and quality assurance of all de-escalation programs across a employee health system.Impact Highlights:Instructor Development: Co-Authored the first formal Instructor Development Ladder, creating a scalable framework for engagement and advancement.Efficiency Gains: Centralized training assets on SharePoint and collaborated to introduce video-based learning.Program Reach: Delivered 50+ courses annually, impacting thousands of clinical and non-clinical staff.Strategic Alignment: Advises executive leadership on policy integration and violence prevention strategies to meet regulatory and Magnet standards as the healthcare systems primary subject matter expert on conflict management. With over a decade in behavioral health and emergency medicine, I bridge frontline realities with executive-level safety initiatives—fostering dignity, respect, and collaboration in every interaction.