Which of the following methods organizes patient records in chronological order according to the department that provided the care?

The method that organizes patient records in chronological order according to the department that provided the care is the Source-Oriented Medical Record (SOMR). This format allows healthcare providers to document information in separate sections based on the origin of the data—such as nursing, laboratory, and radiology notes—ensuring a comprehensive view of the care provided at various points in time.

By arranging the records based on the department, the SOMR effectively captures the workflow of the patient's treatment, making it easy to identify which department contributed information at specific times. This chronological organization can be particularly useful for tracking the progression of a patient's condition and how it has been managed across different specialties.

Other methods have different focuses that do not align with this chronological organization by department. CHEDDAR organizes information based on specific aspects of patient care, POMR focuses on categorizing problems alongside corresponding data and notes, and SOAP emphasizes a structured format for documentation that includes Subjective, Objective, Assessment, and Plan components. However, none of these methods categorize records primarily by department while retaining a chronological order.