The Go4 EMR

The Go4 Electronic Medical Record (EMR) is a HIPAA-compliant documentation platform built specifically for Athletic Trainers.

The EMR allows Athletic Trainers to securely document evaluations, treatments, injuries, and patient encounters directly from the Go4 app while maintaining access to their records wherever they practice.

Unlike paper notes, handwritten treatment logs, or documentation stored across multiple systems, the Go4 EMR provides a centralized and secure location for managing patient care documentation.

Included Free for Athletic Trainers
The Go4 EMR is included at no cost for all Athletic Trainer account holders on the Go4 app and should be used during your Go4 shifts.

Why Use the Go4 EMR?

Documentation is one of the most important responsibilities of an Athletic Trainer.

The Go4 EMR helps providers:

Document injuries and evaluations.
Record treatments and follow-up care.
Improve continuity of care.
Share records with patients and healthcare professionals when appropriate.
Maintain secure access to documentation.
Create proof of action and medical decision making.

Protect Yourself Through Documentation
If it wasn't documented, it didn't happen. Thorough documentation provides a record of the care you provided and can serve as an important form of professional protection.

HIPAA Compliant and Secure

The Go4 EMR was built with patient privacy and security in mind.

The platform allows Athletic Trainers to securely create, store, and manage patient records while supporting compliance with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.

Athletic Trainers maintain secure access to the records they create, while access to patient information remains restricted to authorized individuals.

Protected Health Information Matters
Patient information should only be shared with authorized individuals involved in care and treatment.

Continuity of Care

One of the greatest benefits of electronic documentation is improving communication between healthcare providers.

The Go4 EMR allows Athletic Trainers to support continuity of care by securely sharing evaluations and documentation with:

Patients
Parents or guardians
Physicians
Emergency Departments
Urgent Care Centers
Other healthcare professionals involved in care

This allows the next clinician in the care journey to better understand what occurred on the field, court, or sideline.

Athletic Trainer Focused

The Go4 EMR was designed specifically for Athletic Trainers and sports medicine workflows.

The platform supports documentation for:

Evaluations
Injuries
Treatments
Follow-up visits
Return-to-play considerations
Event and sideline coverage

Unlike general medical EMRs, the Go4 EMR was built with athletic healthcare workflows in mind.

Your Records Stay With You

One of the biggest advantages of the Go4 EMR is continuity.

As long as you're practicing through Go4, your injury documentation remains securely stored in one centralized location, regardless of where you work or who you're working for.

Whether you're covering:

One-time events
Schools
Tournaments
Industrial settings
Outreach programs
Full-time employment

your records remain accessible through your Go4 account, allowing you to maintain continuity of care and historical patient information across multiple organizations and events.

One Secure Home for Your Documentation
Instead of managing paper files, multiple systems, or records spread across different employers, the Go4 EMR allows Athletic Trainers to maintain their documentation in one secure location.

HIPAA Record Retention
Patient records created within the Go4 EMR are securely maintained in accordance with applicable HIPAA record retention requirements. Records are retained for a minimum of seven years to support continuity of care, compliance, and professional documentation standards.

Research and Advocacy

When appropriately de-identified, aggregated EMR data can help support athletic training advocacy, research, and policy initiatives aimed at advancing the profession.

Advancing the Profession
De-identified injury and treatment trends can help demonstrate the value Athletic Trainers bring to patient care and athlete safety.

Practice with Demo Mode

Want to explore the EMR before using it in a real-world situation?

The Go4 EMR includes a Demo Mode that allows Athletic Trainers to create practice records and familiarize themselves with the workflow without saving information to their dashboard or the injury database.

FAQs

Who can use the Go4 EMR?
The Go4 EMR is available to Athletic Trainers on the Go4 application and can be used to document patient care provided during Go4 shifts.

Is there an additional cost to use the Go4 EMR?
No. The Go4 EMR is included at no additional cost for Athletic Trainers using the platform.

Can I use the EMR for jobs outside of Go4?
Yes. The Go4 EMR can be used for:

Go4 shifts
Full-time employment
School outreach coverage
Tournament coverage
Industrial settings
Non-Go4 events

Is the Go4 EMR HIPAA compliant?
Yes. The Go4 EMR was designed to support HIPAA-compliant documentation and the secure handling of protected health information (PHI).

Why do I need to sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?
A Business Associate Agreement is required under HIPAA whenever a third-party organization stores or transmits protected health information on behalf of a healthcare provider.

The BAA allows Go4 to securely store and manage records within the EMR on your behalf.

👉 Learn More: Understanding the Go4 Business Associate Agreement (BAA)

Can Job Posters, schools, or organizations automatically access my EMRs?
No. Organizations and Job Posters do not automatically receive access to records created within the Go4 EMR simply because they posted the job or hosted the event.

Medical documentation contains protected health information and should only be shared with authorized individuals in accordance with HIPAA and applicable privacy laws.

Who can I share records with?
In most situations, injury documentation should only be shared with:

The patient
A parent or legal guardian (if the patient is a minor)

Records may also be shared with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care when appropriate for treatment, continuity of care, or when authorized by the patient or parent/guardian.

Protecting Patient Privacy
Medical records created within the Go4 EMR contain protected health information (PHI) and should only be shared with individuals who are authorized to receive them in accordance with HIPAA and applicable privacy laws.

Can I share records with schools or organizations?
Medical records should only be shared with authorized individuals in accordance with HIPAA requirements and applicable laws.

If an organization requires documentation for insurance claims, legal matters, or other official purposes, requests should be directed to Go4 Support for review.

Can I share records with another healthcare provider?
Yes. If continued medical care is needed, records may be shared with another healthcare professional involved in the patient's treatment or care coordination, when appropriate and permitted by applicable privacy laws and organizational policies.

How long are records stored in the Go4 EMR?
Go4 securely stores EMR records for a minimum of seven years to support continuity of care, professional documentation needs, and record retention requirements.

Do my records stay with me if I change employers or organizations?
Yes. One of the biggest advantages of the Go4 EMR is portability. As long as your documentation was created within the Go4 EMR, your records remain associated with your Go4 account and travel with you throughout your career.

Can I access records from previous events or organizations?
Yes. The Go4 EMR allows Athletic Trainers to maintain historical documentation in one secure location rather than across multiple systems or employers.

Why should I use an EMR instead of paper documentation?
Electronic documentation provides several advantages, including:

Improved organization
Better continuity of care
Secure storage
Easier retrieval of records
Reduced risk of lost documentation
Improved professional protection

If it wasn't documented, it didn't happen.

What types of records can I create in the Go4 EMR?
The Go4 EMR supports documentation for:

Injury evaluations
Treatments
Follow-up care
Rehabilitation progress
Emergency care
Return-to-play considerations
General patient encounters

Can I edit a record after it has been created?
Depending on the record status and workflow, certain updates or addendums may be permitted to ensure documentation remains accurate and complete.

What happens if I accidentally create a duplicate record?
Please contact Go4 Support and our team can assist with reviewing and resolving duplicate documentation.

Can I practice using the EMR before documenting real patients?
Yes. The Go4 EMR includes a Demo Mode that allows Athletic Trainers to familiarize themselves with the workflow and documentation process before creating live records.

Is my data backed up?
Yes. Records stored within the Go4 EMR are securely maintained and protected to help prevent data loss and support long-term record retention.

Can I download or print records?
Records exist within a secure environment designed to protect patient privacy and reduce the risk of protected health information being distributed through unsecured downloads or paper copies.

Where appropriate and permitted, records may be shared with authorized individuals involved in patient care.

What happens if I stop working for a school or organization?
Unlike employer-owned EMRs, records created within the Go4 EMR remain associated with your Go4 account, allowing you to maintain access to your documentation history across multiple organizations and work settings.

Why is documentation so important?
Documentation supports:

Continuity of care
Communication between healthcare providers
Legal protection
Quality patient care
Professional accountability

Proper documentation ensures there is an accurate record of the care you provided and the clinical decisions that were made.

Who should I contact if I have questions about the EMR?
If you have questions regarding the Go4 EMR, HIPAA compliance, record access, or documentation workflows, please contact our Support team at support@go4.io and our team will be happy to help.