Abstract:ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of FOCUSPDCA program(find, organize, clarify, understand, select, plan, do, check, act ) on the prevention and control of catheterrelated blood stream infection (CRBSI) in an intensive care unit(ICU). MethodsProcess of central venous catheterization and nursing care were analyzed by using FOCUSPDCA program, and the causes for CRBSI were found out ; a continuous quality improvement (CQI) team was established to provide training for ICU nurses, and the process was improved and supervised, virtuous circle was created. ResultsIncidence of CRBSI decreased from 8.29‰ before FOCUSPDCA intervention(JanuaryDecember,2010) to 3.20‰ after FOCUSPDCA intervention(January 2011—December 2012),the difference was significant (χ2=14.6,P<0.001). ConclusionFOCUSPDCA program is effective for controlling the incidence of CRBSI.