In October 2022, SCCM replaced the lengthy guideline development cycle with a new process and additional resources. In the new process, one to five patient, intervention, comparison, outcome (PICO) questions are addressed every year as either updates or new guidelines. The new process also shortens the development cycle, with a goal of 18 months from seating the panel to journal submission.
SCCM has added resources to support the guideline development process, including implementation scientists as well as professional librarians, systematic review teams, skilled methodologists, and clinical guideline practice developers to help write the manuscript.
