Update of the content for German KTQ quality certification system and its enlightenment for China / 中华医院管理杂志

The German ( Kooperation für Transoarenz und Qualit?t im Gesundheitswesen, KTQ) certification system was officially launched in Germany in December 2001. Over ten years′ development proves that the KTQ certification system as a high standard medical management system. The authors introduced its background, the update of certification content and procedures, and explained its characteristics and advantages.These insights provide valuable references for establishing a professional and efficient quality certification system, suitable for China′s social and economic development level.