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97 THE PILLARS OF BILOXI 255093 2279 ATKINSON ROAD BILOXI MS 39531 2019-05-15 924 E 0 1 0E0S11 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and review of the facility policy the facility failed to ensure all corridors had handrails firmly secured and affixed to the corridor walls. Observations conducted on 5/12/19, and 5/15/19, revealed 15 loose handrails in four (4) of four (4) corridors of the facility. Findings include: Review of the undated facility policy titled Monthly Handrail Inspection indicated the facility was responsible for ensuring handrails were inspected monthly. The policy stated, Check all hand rails in hallways. Make sure that hand rails are secure, painted, and in proper repair. Review of the facility's checklist titled, Monthly Hand Rail Inspection Checklist, dated 8/16/18 through 4/16/19, revealed inspections documented for the past nine (9) months identified no loose handrails in the facility. Random observations conducted during an initial tour of the facility on 5/12/19 at 8:45 AM, revealed loose handrails located in all four (4) corridors of the facility. During environmental observations, conducted with the Maintenance Director present, on 5/15/19 at 11:29 AM, 15 handrails were identified as loose or broken, or not securely affixed to the wall. The following handrails were identified and confirmed to be in disrepair by the Maintenance Director: 1. Loose handrail located in front foyer entrance on the left side. 2. Loose handrail located between room [ROOM NUMBER]/110. 3. Loose handrail located between room [ROOM NUMBER]/111. 4. Loose handrail located between room [ROOM NUMBER]/104. 5. Loose handrail located between room [ROOM NUMBER]/112. 6. Loose handrail located between room [ROOM NUMBER]/106. 7. Loose handrail located between room [ROOM NUMBER] and corridor doorway. 8. Loose handrail located next to room [ROOM NUMBER]. 9. Loose handrail located outside the main dining unit. 10. Loose handrail located outside room [ROOM NUMBER]. 11. Loose handrail located outside room [ROOM NUMBER]. 12. Loose handrail located outside room [ROOM NUMBER]. 13. Loose handrail located outside shower room on the 400 unit. 14. Loose handrail located outside room [ROOM NUMBER]. 15. Loose handrail located outside room [ROOM NUMBER]. An interview conducted with the Maintenance Director on 5/15/19 at 12:02 PM, revealed the Maintenance Director had not identified the loose handrails prior to the environmental tour and confirmed there were 15 handrails identified as loose or broken. The Maintenance Director had no explanation for why the handrails were not identified during the monthly handrail inspections during the last eight (8) months. 2020-09-01