Discipline Coordinator for Audiology - Richard S. Harward, M.S., CCC-A
Mr. Harward is currently the Director of Hearing, Speech, and Vision Services, Bureau of Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) at the Utah Department of Health and Program Manager for the UDOH Child Health Advanced Records Management Project (CHARM). (CHARM involves the development of an integrated data sharing network to track and monitor outcomes for Utah children and their families.) His background includes 20 + years in clinical and administrative positions at Primary Children's Medical Center, including directing and managing the Speech and Hearing Department, the Medical Rehabilitation Program, and as the Assistant Administrator for Hospital Operations. He has an adjunct appointment in the Communicative Disorders Department at Utah State University, and an auxiliary faculty appointment at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He has been involved in Utah's efforts to plan and implement a statewide system of services and supports for individuals with TBI and their families. In addition to his Discipline Coordinator duties, Mr. Harward helps coordinate the distance activities with the regional trainees, as well as assists in determining the technical assistance needs of the URLEND partners.