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Documentation that works for you, not against you.

Witness is the AI-powered documentation platform built specifically for BSPs in the WV I/DD Waiver system. Spend less time on paperwork. Spend more time with the people you serve.

Witness platform - AI-powered BSP documentation
HIPAA 2026 Compliant
EVV / 21st Century Cures Act
Works Offline
AI-Powered Reports

BSPs deserve better tools.

The average BSP spends 12+ hours per month on paperwork per participant. Most of that time is fighting software, not doing clinical work.

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Drowning in Paperwork

Monthly BSP notes, progress notes, task analysis grids, incident reports, annual reviews. Each one takes 30-60 minutes to write from scratch. Every. Single. Month.

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Generic Software

Enterprise EHRs built for hospitals, not BSPs. You need WV-BMS waiver-specific forms, 0-5 scoring scales, and ABC behavioral documentation. Not a generic medical record.

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No Service, No Data

In a participant's home with spotty cell service? Most cloud-only apps stop working. Your staff can't enter data until they're back in the office hours later.

Compliance Anxiety

Data gaps, unsigned reports, missed deadlines. You don't know you have a problem until the audit letter arrives. By then it's too late to fix.

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Staff Quit. You Inherit Their Paperwork.

DSP turnover is 45%+. When someone walks, you cover their shifts and their documentation. No handoff system, no shift checklists, just twice the work on the same timeline.

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Billing is a Nightmare

Manually calculating billable units, cross-referencing service codes, chasing down session logs. One mistake and you're leaving money on the table.

When half your staff quits, the paperwork doesn't.

DSP turnover in I/DD services exceeds 45% nationally. You already know what that means: the staff who stay are covering extra shifts, working doubles, and drowning in twice the documentation. It's a vicious cycle — people leave because of paperwork, and the people left behind get more paperwork.

Witness breaks that cycle. When your DSS picks up an extra shift, they don't have to figure out a new system or wait until they're back at a desktop. They pull out their phone, open the Staff Communication Log, tap through the shift checklist, and they're done. One device. One click. Zero friction.

45%+
Annual DSP turnover rate nationally
2x
Documentation burden on remaining staff
1 click
Shift handoff with Witness
Without Witness
Staff calls out at 6 AM
You cover the shift on zero notice
No access to participant files on your phone
Scribble notes on paper, enter later at a desktop
Double documentation, hours of your evening gone
With Witness
Staff calls out at 6 AM
Open Witness on your phone — no app install
Pull up the Staff Communication Log
Tap through the shift checklist as you go
Done. Documentation complete before you leave.

Everything a BSP needs. Nothing you don't.

Purpose-built for the WV-BMS I/DD Waiver system with AI that actually understands your documentation requirements.

AI-Powered

One-click BSP notes that sound like you wrote them.

Witness generates monthly BSP notes, 9-question progress notes, and task analysis grids from your daily score data. Formatted exactly the way WV-BMS expects, with your clinical voice and style preserved.

  • Monthly BSP notes with clinical narratives per goal
  • 9-question progress notes (state-mandated format)
  • Task analysis grids with met-percentage calculations
  • Monthly bundle export (all reports in one click)
  • Voice transcription for session notes
BSP Monthly Note
Generated
Clinical Outcome - Program #1 (Flower Planting):
Jamie achieved a met percentage of 68% for the month of March, with scores ranging from 3-5. Jamie demonstrated increased independence when planting marigolds with only gestural prompts...
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📱 Offline-First

Collect data in the field. Sync when ready.

Your DSS staff scores programs on their phone right after the session. No more sticky notes. No more delayed data entry. Works without internet and syncs automatically when connectivity returns.

  • One-tap score entry with program-specific scales
  • ABC incident documentation for behavioral programs
  • Session timer with automatic billable unit calculation
  • Full offline operation with conflict-free sync
  • GPS-based Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
Score Entry
Niki • 4/8 scored
#1 Flower Planting
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Save Score
🛡 Compliance

Know you're audit-ready. Every single day.

Real-time compliance monitoring tells you exactly where your documentation stands. Data gaps, unsigned reports, and missed deadlines surface immediately instead of during an audit.

  • Monthly compliance score per participant
  • Automated data gap detection (3-day behavioral, 5-day skill)
  • Red flag severity levels (Low / Medium / High / Critical)
  • Calendar heatmap showing data collection coverage
  • HIPAA-compliant audit trail logging every action
  • Electronic signatures with forensic metadata
Audit Dashboard
94%
Excellent
Compliance Score
Red Flags 2
Late Submissions 0
Unsigned Reports 1
👥 Team Management

Delegate to DSS. Supervise from anywhere.

Create accounts for your Direct Support Staff, assign participants, and track their data entry in real time. No more manual re-entry. No more guessing if data was collected.

  • Create and manage DSS staff accounts
  • Assign specific participants to each DSS
  • DSS scores automatically attributed to staff
  • Critical incident escalation to supervising BSP
  • Supervision logs and training certificate tracking
DSS Staff
Sarah Johnson
sarah@agency.org
2 participants
Mike Chen
mike@agency.org
1 participant
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📋 Shift Coverage

Cover a shift. Not a mountain of paperwork.

When you get that 6 AM call to cover, the last thing you need is a documentation headache. The Staff Communication Log gives covering staff a single-screen shift checklist: medications, behaviors, meals, activities, incidents — all captured with taps, not typing. Open it on any phone. No app download. No login maze.

  • Shift checklist with medication, behavior, and activity tracking
  • Works on any phone — mobile PWA, no app install required
  • Offline-first: document in homes with zero cell signal
  • Single-click shift handoff — notes transfer to incoming staff
  • Auto-syncs with supervising BSP when connectivity returns
  • Substitute/SND staff can start immediately, no training needed
Shift Checklist
Covering
Niki • 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM • Apr 19
Medications administered
Behavior incidents logged
Meals documented
Program scores entered
Shift handoff notes
Complete Shift

Not another generic EHR.

See how Witness compares to the enterprise platforms your agency is probably paying too much for.

Feature Legacy EHR Witness
WV I/DD Waiver-Specific Forms Generic templates Purpose-built ✓
AI Report Generation Manual writing One-click AI ✓
Offline Data Collection Cloud-only Full offline PWA ✓
0-5 Scoring with Rubrics Free-text only Program-specific scales ✓
DSS Staff Portal Limited roles Full delegation system ✓
Real-Time Compliance Alerts Monthly reports only Automated red flags ✓
Electronic Visit Verification Add-on module Built-in GPS ✓
Voice Transcription Not available AI Whisper engine ✓
Shift Handoff Documentation Not available One-click shift checklist ✓
Substitute Staff Onboarding Full training required Instant mobile access ✓
Setup Time Weeks of training Same-day onboarding ✓

Simple, transparent pricing.

No per-participant fees. No hidden charges. Just the tools you need to do your job.

DSS / Field Staff
$19/month
Mobile PWA access for direct support staff
  • Mobile PWA access
  • Score entry & incident logging
  • Session timer & EVV
  • Staff Communication Log
  • Offline-first data collection
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Agency Bundle
$299/month
For teams and multi-staff agencies
  • 5 BSP seats + 20 DSS seats
  • Agency admin dashboard
  • Billing & revenue reports
  • Supervision tracking
  • Dedicated onboarding
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Enterprise
Custom
For large organizations & multi-state
  • Unlimited seats
  • Custom integrations
  • SLA & dedicated support
  • Multi-state compliance
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All plans include a 30-day free trial. No credit card required. HIPAA BAA included.

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know about getting started with Witness.

Is Witness HIPAA compliant?
Yes, Witness is HIPAA 2026 compliant with encrypted data, audit trails, 15-minute idle timeout, and we provide a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with all paid plans.
Does it work offline?
Yes, the mobile PWA stores all data locally using IndexedDB and syncs automatically when connectivity is restored. Your staff can document in any environment.
How long does setup take?
Most agencies are up and running in under 24 hours. Add your participants, invite your staff, and start documenting. No IT department required.
Can I migrate from Therap or paper records?
Yes, we offer assisted migration from Therap, paper-based systems, and Excel spreadsheets. Contact us for a free migration assessment.
What states do you support?
Witness currently supports West Virginia BMS I/DD Waiver documentation requirements. We're expanding to additional states in 2026. Contact us about your state.
Do substitute staff need their own license?
DSS licenses can be shared across substitute/SND staff on the same shift. You only need licenses for concurrent users, not total staff headcount.
"Before Witness, I spent every Sunday doing paperwork. Now my monthly BSP notes generate in seconds, my DSS staff enter scores on their phones, and I actually know where my compliance stands before month-end. I wish I had this ten years ago."
Mary J. Bowling, BA, MA, BSP
Behavior Support Professional • Stevenson Agency
"Last month I covered fourteen extra shifts when two staff quit without notice. Before Witness, that would have meant fourteen shifts of paperwork I couldn't get to until my day off. Now I open the checklist on my phone right there in the home, tap through everything as I go, and when the shift is over the documentation is already done. I don't carry it home with me anymore."
DSS Field Staff
Direct Support Professional • WV I/DD Provider Agency

One platform, every role.

Whether you're a solo BSP, an agency supervisor, or DSS in the field, Witness gives you exactly what you need.

BSP / Clinician

AI-generated reports, trend analysis, supervision tracking, and full compliance visibility. Cut documentation time by 60%.

Direct Support Staff

Simple mobile app for daily scores, incident logging, and routine checklists. Works offline. No training needed.

Agency / Supervisor

Compliance dashboard across all participants, billing summaries, staff management, and audit-ready documentation.

Service Coordinator

Real-time notifications for incidents, data gaps, and report readiness. No more waiting for monthly emails.

SND / Substitute Staff

Covering a shift you've never worked? Open Witness on your phone, see the participant's checklist, and document as you go. No training, no app install, no guesswork.

Everything else you need.

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Medication Tracking (MAR)

Full medication administration record with 5-rights validation, daily status tracking (Given/Refused/Held/Missed), and PRN documentation.

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Billing Dashboard

Automatic billable unit calculation with WV service codes (T2021, T2025). CSV export for invoicing. See your grand total at a glance.

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Electronic Signatures

Canvas-based signature capture with IP address logging, credentials recording, and full forensic audit trail for compliance.

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Forms Hub

Annual reviews, daily routines, critical junctures, and more. WV-BMS IDD form templates with one-click generation.

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Smart Notifications

Automated alerts for data gaps, deadline reminders, critical incidents, and DSS submissions. Never miss a compliance window.

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Voice Notes

Record session observations and let AI transcribe them to structured notes. Talk naturally, get clinical documentation.

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Ready to take your Sundays back?

Join the BSPs who are already spending less time on paperwork and more time making a difference in their participants' lives.

Free to start. No credit card required. HIPAA-compliant from day one.

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