I do not know how to ignore the physical off sensing of most devices,
Also Vera will not reliably see the events quickly unless the device supports instant status.
My bathrooms have multiple switches
1 ceiling lights
2 ceiling fan
3 vanity lights.
All of my devices have instant status.
Every thing works automatically bases on motion.
But if I manually override a light level it also extends the standard time interval.
My intervals are also a function of the time of day.
They are short later at night.