Keep up Your RMR Momentum

“Well begun is half done,” according to the proverb, and PDRMA members have definitely gotten off to a good start in 2025. All agencies completed their Risk Management Review (RMR) Kickoff Meetings by the April 1 deadline. “Now we need to keep the momentum going and continue to meet the deadlines,” says Tim Lenac, PDRMA Risk Management Services Supervisor. It’s an important goal, because a percentage of each agency’s incentive award is based on meeting those deadlines.

Set aside some time now to review your current SMART Goal, so you can accomplish your related action steps on time. “Once your agency completes its current SMART Goal, you must develop the next one within 90 days,” Lenac explains.

Look for an email from your Risk Management Consultant soon to schedule an on-site visit. “We encourage you to multitask during this visit,” Lenac adds. “Although you’ll start work on the Essentials of Risk Management Form (ERMF), which is due Dec. 1, you can also use this meeting to address other action items your agency wants to complete.”

To learn more about completing the ERMF, click here to listen to our Safety Coordinator Update Series — April 8, 2025 webinar and here to view the webinar slides.

Incentive Program Reminder

Lenac reminds members that the timelines/deadlines are also tied to incentive rewards. “We discussed changes in the incentive program during our Kickoff meetings, letting members know up to 75 percent of their total incentive payment is tied to their agency’s overall rating on the ERMF,” Lenac notes. “That’s why the on-site visits are so important.”

Qualifying for the remaining 25 percent of the incentive payment is based on these activities:  

“Review your 2025 activities now as you prepare for the on-site meeting with your Risk Management Consultant,” Lenac advises. “Work on accomplishing your agency’s current SMART goal — and keep an eye on the time line.”