What is the CLSI process for developing a consensus standard or guideline?
Stages in the 22-Month Timeline for CLSI Document Development: Start date: Project authorization (approval of project and subcommittee) Month 1 Inaugural subcommittee meeting Month 8: Subcommittee vote on proposed-level CLSI draft document (20-day period) Month 10: Area committee vote on P-level CLSI draft document (20-day period) Month 12: CLSI Delegate Vote & Board Review P-level CLSI document (60-day period) Month 14: Summary of delegate comments provided to the subcommittee for response Month 18: All delegate comments addressed and document revised as required Month 19: Subcommittee vote on approved-level CLSI draft document (20-day period) Month 20: Area committee vote on approved-level CLSI draft document (20-day period) Month 21: CLSI Board vote (20-day period) Month 22: Approved-level CLSI document published
