Objective To explore the effect of quality control circle (ACC) on the management of material in the operation room. Method QCC team was established in operation room to consistently improve the location and position of material, and standards of locating and positioning the material were established. Results Through the application of QCC, the satisfaction rates of nurses and doctors were higher than those before QCC. The preoperative time for material preparation after the application of QCC was significantly shorter than that before (P<0.01). Conclusion Through the implementation of QCC, the locations of material in the operating room are standardized, and the quality of operating room management and nurses'work efficiency both improved.