Health Care Providers Inventory: a method for evaluating nursing aides.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Administration
• Psychometrics
• Human Resources in Healthcare

Background:

• The Health Care Providers Inventory (HCPI) is a 70-item questionnaire.
• It includes five primary scales and a validity scale.
• The HCPI is utilized as a pre-employment instrument for evaluating American nursing aides.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the reliability and discriminatory nature of the HCPI.
• To report on the concurrent, construct, and predictive validity of the HCPI.
• To assess the HCPI's value in hiring suitable nursing aide applicants.

Main Methods:

• The study involved the administration and analysis of the 70-item HCPI.
• Validity was assessed using concurrent, construct, and predictive measures.
• Reliability and non-discriminatory aspects of the test were evaluated.

Main Results:

• The HCPI was determined to be a reliable and non-discriminatory assessment tool.
• Validity data (concurrent, construct, predictive) were reported.
• The HCPI effectively measures significant personality characteristics relevant to nursing aide roles.

Conclusions:

• The HCPI is a valuable tool for nursing home administrators.
• It aids in the selection of suitable nursing aide applicants.
• The HCPI can contribute to the reduction of employee turnover in nursing homes.