Dining Room Seating and Companion Assignment Plan

A seating chart and companion planning form for meal service that helps staff assign residents or guests to tables based on social compatibility, care needs, mobility, communication preferences, and behavioral cues.

Plan Overview

• Meal Service Date
  Select the date this seating plan applies to.
• Meal Period
• Dining Area
  Enter the room, unit, or dining location for this seating plan.
• Plan Owner / Staff Member
  Optional staff name or role for internal audit trail.
• Plan Notes
  Brief notes about the purpose of this seating plan or any general instructions.

People and Seating Assignments

• Seating Assignments
  Add one row per person or seating assignment.
• Assignment Status Options
  Suggested values for the Status column: Assigned, Pending Review, Needs Change, Hold.

Compatibility and Care Considerations

• Social Compatibility Considerations
  Select any social factors that should influence the seating arrangement.
• Mobility or Access Needs
• Communication Considerations
• Are there behavioral cues that affect seating?
  Select Yes if placement should account for agitation, wandering risk, conflict risk, or other behavioral cues.
• Behavioral Cue Details
  Describe only the minimum necessary details to support safe and appropriate seating.
• Special Diet or Service Notes
  Optional notes related to meal service timing, assistance, or coordination needs.

Consent, Privacy, and Submission

• PII and Privacy Acknowledgement
  Confirm that the information entered will be used only for meal-service planning and internal coordination.
• Consent to Use Information for Seating Assignment
• Additional Submission Notes
  Use this field for any final comments, exceptions, or follow-up actions.
• What Happens After I Submit
  After submission, staff will review the seating plan, update the dining chart, and document any changes in the audit trail.