Rita Shane, PharmD

Associate Dean at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
Professor
Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Shane
[email protected]
Phone: +1 310 423-0412
Fax: +1 310 423-0412
521 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94117
United States

Private practice

8700 Beverly Blvd, Rm. A845
8700 Beverly Blvd, Rm. A845
Los Angeles, CA 90048
United States
+1 310 423-0412

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What I do

As associate dean, I work with area directors of advanced pharmacy practice programs in providing administrative support, mentoring, and instruction to students and faculty members. I am also the vice president and chief pharmacy officer and professor of medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Research keywords

  • Hospital Medication Systems
  • Clinical Pharmacy Information Systems
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • pharmacy
  • pharmaceutical services
  • pharmacy residencies
  • Pharmacy Technicians
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • Episode of Care
  • pharmacies
  • pharmacists
  • Pharmacy Service, Hospital
  • Medication Errors
  • Professional Role
  • Medication Reconciliation

Publications

Tu T, Stephens S, Bajorek S, Leang D, Nguyen D, Shane R. Preventing medication history errors in high-risk patients: Impact of California Senate Bill 1254. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2023 04 19; 80(9):e104-e110.
Nguyen AT, Wisniewski J, Leang DW, Keller MS, Rosen S, Shane R, Pevnick JM. Effect of the population health inpatient Medicare Advantage pharmacist intervention on hospital readmissions: A quasi-experimental controlled study. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2023 Mar; 29(3):266-275.
Nuckols TK, Berdahl CT, Henreid AJ, Schnipper JL, Rauf A, Ko EM, Nguyen AT, Co Z, Fanikos J, Kim JH, Leang DW, Matta L, Mulligan K, Ray A, Shane R, Wassef K, Pevnick JM. Comprehensive Pharmacist-led Transitions-of-care Medication Management around Hospital Discharge Adds Modest Cost Relative to Usual Care: Time-and-Motion Cost Analysis. Inquiry. 2023 Jan-Dec; 60:469580231218625.
DiPiro JT, Nesbit TW, Reuland C, Cunningham FE, Schweitzer P, Chisholm-Burns MA, Martinez L, Shane R, Scott CM, Nelson SD, Mize DLE, Van Devender EA, Oyen L. ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Forecast 2023: Strategic Planning Guidance for Pharmacy Departments in Hospitals and Health Systems. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2022 Dec 01.
Sanborn MD, Shane R. Importance of effective and accurate measurements of pharmacy workload. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2022 06 23; 79(13):1023-1024.
Mohan SC, Siegel E, Tran H, Ozcan L, Alban R, Shariff S, Mirocha J, Chung A, Giuliano A, Dang C, Anand K, Shane R, Amersi F. Effects of paravertebral blocks versus liposomal bupivacaine on hospital utilization after mastectomy with reconstruction. Am J Surg. 2022 09; 224(3):938-942.
Eckel SF, Jew RK. The medication-use process: Now as ever, pharmacy's domain. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2022 02 08; 79(4):205-206.
DiPiro JT, Carmichael JM, Johnson VB, Daftary MN, Martinez L, Wiest MD, Patel B, Woller T, Van Devender EA, Shane R, Cunningham F. ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Forecast 2022: Strategic Planning Guidance for Pharmacy Departments in Hospitals and Health Systems. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2022 01 05; 79(2):23-51.
Cabri A, Barsegyan N, Postelnick M, Schulz L, Nguyen V, Szwak J, Shane R. Pharmacist intervention on prescribing errors: Use of a standardized approach in the inpatient setting. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2021 Nov 23; 78(23):2151-2158.
Ebinger JE, Lan R, Sun N, Wu M, Joung S, Botwin GJ, Botting P, Al-Amili D, Aronow H, Beekley J, Coleman B, Contreras S, Cozen W, Davis J, Debbas P, Diaz J, Driver M, Fert-Bober J, Gu Q, Heath M, Herrera E, Hoang A, Hussain SK, Huynh C, Kim L, Kittleson M, Liu Y, Lloyd J, Luong E, Malladi B, Merchant A, Merin N, Mujukian A, Nguyen N, Nguyen TT, Pozdnyakova V, Rashid M, Raedschelders K, Reckamp KL, Rhoades K, Sternbach S, Vallejo R, White S, Tompkins R, Wong M, Arditi M, Figueiredo JC, Van Eyk JE, Miles PB, Chavira C, Shane R, Sobhani K, Melmed GY, McGovern DPB, Braun JG, Cheng S, Minissian MB. Symptomology following mRNA vaccination against SARS-CoV-2. Prev Med. 2021 12; 153:106860.
Truong A, Fleshner PR, Mirocha JM, Tran HP, Shane R, Zaghiyan KN. A Prospective Randomized Trial of Surgeon-Administered Intraoperative Transversus Abdominis Plane Block With Bupivacaine Against Liposomal Bupivacaine: The TINGLE Trial. Dis Colon Rectum. 2021 07 01; 64(7):888-898.
Pevnick JM, Keller MS, Kennelty KA, Nuckols TK, Ko EM, Amer K, Anderson L, Armbruster C, Conti N, Fanikos J, Guan J, Knight E, Leang DW, Llamas-Sandoval R, Matta L, Moriarty D, Murry LT, Muske AM, Nguyen AT, Phung E, Rosen O, Rosen SL, Salandanan A, Shane R, Schnipper JL. The Pharmacist Discharge Care (PHARM-DC) study: A multicenter RCT of pharmacist-directed transitional care to reduce post-hospitalization utilization. Contemp Clin Trials. 2021 07; 106:106419.
Pevnick JM, Anderson LJ, Chirumamilla S, Luong DD, Noh LE, Palmer K, Amer K, Shane RR, Nuckols TK, Lesser RB, Schnipper JL. Tools and tactics for postdischarge medication management interventions. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2021 03 18; 78(7):619-632.
Shane R, Rough S, Chen D. It's time for a "beyond-use date" for designating health-system pharmacy as a center of excellence. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2021 03 05; 78(6):527-529.
Rough S, Shane R, Armitstead JA, Belford SM, Brummond PW, Chen D, Collins CM, Dalton H, Dopp AL, Estevez MM, Hager DR, Halbach B, Hays R, Knoer S, Kotis D, Montgomery D, Plummer B, Riester MR, Schreier DJ, Simonson D, Siska MH, Waier K, Vermeulen LC. The high-value pharmacy enterprise framework: Advancing pharmacy practice in health systems through a consensus-based, strategic approach. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2021 03 05; 78(6):498-510.
Noh L, Heimerl K, Shane R. A multicenter quality improvement initiative on the impact of pharmacists' postdischarge follow-up to reduce medication-related acute care episodes. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2020 06 04; 77(12):938-942.
Shane RR. Why is the patient here? What do they need? Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2020 06 04; 77(12):901-902.
Anderson LJ, Nuckols TK, Coles C, Le MM, Schnipper JL, Shane R, Jackevicius C, Lee J, Pevnick JM, Members of the PHARM-DC Group . A systematic overview of systematic reviews evaluating medication adherence interventions. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2020 Jan 08; 77(2):138-147.
Anderson LJ, Schnipper JL, Nuckols TK, Shane R, Le MM, Robbins K, Pevnick JM, Members of the PHARM-DC group. Effect of medication reconciliation interventions on outcomes: A systematic overview of systematic reviews. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2019 12 02; 76(24):2028-2040.
Anderson LJ, Schnipper JL, Nuckols TK, Shane R, Sarkisian C, Le MM, Pevnick JM, Members of the PHARM-DC group. A systematic overview of systematic reviews evaluating interventions addressing polypharmacy. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2019 10 15; 76(21):1777-1787.
Mujukian A, Truong A, Tran H, Shane R, Fleshner P, Zaghiyan K. A Standardized Multimodal Analgesia Protocol Reduces Perioperative Opioid Use in Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery. J Gastrointest Surg. 2020 10; 24(10):2286-2294.
Youmbi KV, Shane R. Implementation of a pharmacy technician residency program in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2019 Apr 08; 76(8):543-550.
Shane R, Amer K, Noh L, Luong D, Simons S. Necessity for a pathway for "high-alert" patients. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2018 Jul 01; 75(13):993-997.
Pevnick JM, Nguyen C, Jackevicius CA, Palmer KA, Shane R, Cook-Wiens G, Rogatko A, Bear M, Rosen O, Seki D, Doyle B, Desai A, Bell DS. Improving admission medication reconciliation with pharmacists or pharmacy technicians in the emergency department: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Qual Saf. 2018 07; 27(7):512-520.
Nguyen CB, Shane R, Bell DS, Cook-Wiens G, Pevnick JM. A Time and Motion Study of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Obtaining Admission Medication Histories. J Hosp Med. 2017 03; 12(3):180-183.
Allen SJ, Zellmer WA, Knoer SJ, Phelps PK, Marvin KC, Pulvermacher A, Hoffman JM, Li E, Shane R, Tyler LS, Fox ER, Scheckelhoff DJ, Zellmer WA, Meyer BM. ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Forecast 2017: Strategic Planning Advice for Pharmacy Departments in Hospitals and Health Systems. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2017 Jan 15; 74(2):27-53.
Pevnick JM, Shane R, Schnipper JL. The problem with medication reconciliation. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016 09; 25(9):726-30.
Pevnick JM, Palmer KA, Shane R, Wu CN, Bell DS, Diaz F, Cook-Wiens G, Jackevicius CA. Potential benefit of electronic pharmacy claims data to prevent medication history errors and resultant inpatient order errors. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2016 09; 23(5):942-50.
Shane R, Abramowitz PW. Choosing Wisely: Pharmacy's role in effective use of medications. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2015 Sep 15; 72(18):1529-30.
Abramowitz PW, Shane R, Daigle LA, Noonan KA, Letendre DE. Pharmacist interdependent prescribing: a new model for optimizing patient outcomes. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2012 Nov 15; 69(22):1976-81.
Rough S, Shane R, Phelps P, Klauck J, Donnelly AJ, Besier JL, Cotugno M, Martin P, Cheng Y, Sherman KC. A solution to an unmet need: pharmacy specialists in medication-use systems and technology. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2012 Oct 01; 69(19):1687-93.
Shane RR. Translating health care imperatives and evidence into practice: the "Institute of Pharmacy" report. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2012 Aug 15; 69(16):1373-83.
Gouveia WA, Shane R. Investing in our human resources. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2012 Jun 15; 69(12):1077-8.
Abu-Ramaileh AM, Shane R, Churchill W, Steffenhagen A, Patka J, Rothschild JM. Evaluating and classifying pharmacists' quality interventions in the emergency department. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2011 Dec 01; 68(23):2271-5.
Shane R. Advancing technician roles: an essential step in pharmacy practice model reform. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2011 Oct 01; 68(19):1834-5.
Palmer KA, Shane R. Care needed with i.v. acetaminophen. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2011 Oct 01; 68(19):1775-6.
Shane R. Critical requirements for health-system pharmacy practice models that achieve optimal use of medicines. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2011 Jun 15; 68(12):1101-11.
Shane R. Risk evaluation and mitigation strategies: impact on patients, health care providers, and health systems. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2009 Dec 15; 66(24 Suppl 7):S6-S12.
Shane R. The Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007: drug safety and health-system pharmacy implications: introduction. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2009 Dec 15; 66(24 Suppl 7):S2-3.
Rothschild JM, Churchill W, Erickson A, Munz K, Schuur JD, Salzberg CA, Lewinski D, Shane R, Aazami R, Patka J, Jaggers R, Steffenhagen A, Rough S, Bates DW. Medication errors recovered by emergency department pharmacists. Ann Emerg Med. 2010 Jun; 55(6):513-21.
Shane R, Gouveia W. The dilemma of establishing effective pharmacy staffing levels. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2009 Dec 01; 66(23):2103.
Shane R. Need for pharmacist expertise in medication operations and systems. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2009 Aug 15; 66(16):1489-91.
Shane R. Current status of administration of medicines. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2009 Mar 01; 66(5 Suppl 3):S42-8.
Ilanjian H, Shane R. Washout period for immune-modifying drugs before natalizumab therapy. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2008 Jan 01; 65(1):18-9.
Armitstead J, Loyd L, Pane F, Rough S, Shane R. Implications of the specialty drug marketplace for health-system pharmacy: a roundtable discussion. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2007 Nov 15; 64(22):2364-72.
Shane R. Management of chronic diseases in the 21st century: the emerging role of specialty pharmacies. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2007 Nov 15; 64(22):2382-5.
Vermeulen LC, Rough SS, Thielke TS, Shane RR, Ivey MF, Woodward BW, Pierpaoli PG, Thomley SM, Borr CA, Zilz DA. Strategic approach for improving the medication-use process in health systems: the high-performance pharmacy practice framework. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2007 Aug 15; 64(16):1699-710.
Shane R. Pharmacy does provide value, but is the profession built to last? Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2007 Jun; 64(12):1300-2.
Shane R, Gouveia WA. Expanding pharmacy's reach across the care continuum. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2005 Feb 15; 62(4):430-1.
Zilz DA, Woodward BW, Thielke TS, Shane RR, Scott B. Leadership skills for a high-performance pharmacy practice. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2004 Dec 01; 61(23):2562-74.
Greengold NL, Shane R, Schneider P, Flynn E, Elashoff J, Hoying CL, Barker K, Bolton LB. The impact of dedicated medication nurses on the medication administration error rate: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Intern Med. 2003 Oct 27; 163(19):2359-67.
Gouveia WA, Shane R, Clark T. Computerized prescriber order entry: power, not panacea. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2003 Sep 15; 60(18):1838.
Shane R. CPOE: the science and the art. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2003 Jun 15; 60(12):1273-6.
Shane R. Computerized physician order entry: challenges and opportunities. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2002 Feb 01; 59(3):286-8.
Shane R. Strategic management of pharmaceutical expenses. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2001 Mar 01; 58(5):406-9.
Shane R. Detecting and preventing health care fraud and abuse--we've only just begun. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2000 Jun 01; 57(11):1078-80.
Shane R, Gouveia WA. Developing a strategic plan for quality in pharmacy practice. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2000 Mar 01; 57(5):470-4.
Shane R. The health care puzzle: where does pharmacy fit? Am J Health Syst Pharm. 1997 Nov 01; 54(21):2503-5.
Lacy CF, Saya FG, Shane RR. Quality of pharmacists' documentations in patients' medical records. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 1996 Sep 15; 53(18):2171-5.
Shane R. Developing pharmacy's role in ambulatory care: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 1996 Feb 15; 53(4 Suppl 1):S32-6.
Shane RR. Pharmacy without walls. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 1996 Feb 15; 53(4):418-25.
Saya FG, Shane R. A stepwise approach to the evaluation and selection of a hospital pharmacy information system. Pharm Pract Manag Q. 1995 Oct; 15(3):15-22.
Shane R. Take the first step on the critical pathway. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 1995 May 15; 52(10):1051-3.
Saltiel E, Johnson E, Shane R. A team approach to adverse drug reaction surveillance: success at a tertiary care hospital. Hosp Formul. 1995 Apr; 30(4):226-8, 231-2.
Shane R, Kwong MM. Providing patient-focused care while maintaining the pharmacy department's structure. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 1995 Jan 01; 52(1):58-60.
Shane R, Vinson B. Use of critical pathways and indicators in pharmacy practice. Top Hosp Pharm Manage. 1995 Jan; 14(4):55-67.
Nishimura LY, Shane R. Therapeutic dilemmas. An approach to the management of expensive pharmaceutical advances. Pharmacoeconomics. 1994 Dec; 6(6):498-505.
Shane R. Development and implementation of practice guidelines (Part 1). Hosp Formul. 1994 Oct; 29(10):711-4, 718-9.
Shane R, Nishimura L. Strategic management of therapeutic advances: experience with colony-stimulating factors. Hosp Pharm. 1994 Sep; 29(9):824, 826-9.
Chang S, Shane R. Pharmacy and therapeutics subcommittee on pediatrics. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1993 Oct; 50(10):2086-7.
Shane RR. Prerequisites for pharmaceutical care. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1992 Nov; 49(11):2790-1.
Nishimura LY, Shane RR, Saltiel E. Prospective physician review of orders for colony-stimulating factors. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1992 Nov; 49(11):2722-7.
Shane R. Determining clinical competencies of a prospective employee. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1992 Mar; 49(3):549.
Saltiel E, Chun CO, Shane RR. SK tray: a device to encourage streptokinase use. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1992 Jan; 49(1):136-7.
Shane R, Saltiel E, White JY, Flascha ST. Using documentation of pharmacists' clinical activity. Am J Hosp Pharm. 1991 Dec; 48(12):2647-8.
Saltiel E, Shane R. An adverse drug reaction reporting system as an integral part of a drug-usage evaluation program. Top Hosp Pharm Manage. 1991 Jul; 11(2):51-8.