PUSH Tool 1

Before downloading this product, please see the PUSH Tool page on our website and return the two necessary forms to us. This ensures your compliance with our copyright policy.

The page can be found HERE. 

The Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH Tool) was developed by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) as a quick, reliable tool to monitor the change in pressure ulcer status over time.

This free version is intended for those looking to use the tool for inclusion in agency policy manual for staff training, for a journal article, or as a tool as part of a research study by an individual. 

NPIAP materials accessed through the Education Center (free or paid) may be used for personal educational purposes without a license. Any other use—including incorporation into external programs, commercial products, publications, marketing, or quality improvement initiatives—requires prior approval through our licensing process. 

For details, view our licensing request page. If you’re unsure whether your use requires a license, email office@npiap.com with a description of your intended use.