22VAC40-61-10 Definitions Clarification is needed concerning the definition of Legal Representative. With our population in many cases the clients have not appointed a formal legal representative. Often families request admission due to safety concerns with leaving the family member alone at home while they are working. When doing an admission in this case if it is obvious that the potential participant does not understand explanation of admission paperwork. Is admission to be denied because the family does not have formal paperwork in order to sign for the person? Can the families sign the paperwork if it is documented that it is the wish of the participant for them to do so? As stated this paragraph excludes those with participants who have not made arrangements for POA or Guardian but who are living with families who are struggling to provide care. Guidance should be provided as to how accomplish admission for those who have not appointed a formal POA or Guardian, but who are unsafe to be left alone and need services. words.