Hi all, I have a few residents who get confused a bit when looking for their seating place in the dining room, I was going to put their names on a place mat but I'm worried this might be a bit childish. Any suggestions would be welcomed. If I do placemat names would it be best if I did all the residents? Thanking you all Sharon
That's an interesting question We did not put residents names At their dining spots at tables However we did put their names in large print by their rooms if they got confused as to where the room was
It all depends on how strict HIPPA laws are in your area and what the management thinks
You might want to put a flower or other symbol by their spot and tell them there spot is by the Red flower for example
Choose any symbol you want Something they will remember or you can give them the matching one if needed
Ellen B.
17th Oct 2017
Public Relations Specialist
Our lodge puts names on the edge of the table, facing their chairs. We also put their name and picture on their room door. We do this with all residents. I'm in Canada but rules to protect their personal information may be different where you are. We also find this helpful to know quickly who is missing at meal times.
Shirley
26th Oct 2017
I would think if every resident had their name at their table setting it would be ok as long as every one is treated the same way. A small cute place card should be ok. Talk with you Executive Director about this and come with a place card sample. In our facility residents have a choice to sit any where they want to for meals but the majority sit at the same place every meal.
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I have a few residents who get confused a bit when looking for their seating place in the dining room, I was going to put their names on a place mat but I'm worried this might be a bit childish. Any suggestions would be welcomed. If I do placemat names would it be best if I did all the residents? Thanking you all
Sharon
We did not put residents names
At their dining spots at tables
However we did put their names in large print by their rooms if they got confused as to where the room was
It all depends on how strict HIPPA laws are in your area and what the management thinks
You might want to put a flower or other symbol by their spot and tell them there spot is by the Red flower for example
Choose any symbol you want
Something they will remember or you can give them the matching one if needed