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Show Reserve recall shouldn't crimp Davis County medical service McPherson, said a total recall of all 26 would not cause more than an inconvenience. "We have 1,500 employees he said. "Whatever temporary gaps there are, we can work around them." McPherson said the company is looking at how best to support its people if they are called to active duty by considering issues such as granting indefinite leave and types of compensation. Nursing staffs at each of the facilities indicate similar numbers of reservists. Consequently, there should be no major gaps in nursing staffs if a recall is initiated. All organizations contacted said they would support the efforts of their people in the service of the country, and each expressed support for the efforts of Congress and the President in keeping peace in the gulf region. In addition, each organization gave assurance that any members called to active duty would have their jobs waiting when they returned to the civilian work force. "We support our employees and want to make it as easy as possible for them to serve their country," McPherson said. By SCOTT SUMMERILL BOUNTTFUL--Medical service to Davis County residents should not be impaired by the activation of thousands of reservists to support the peace-keeping mission in the Persian Gulf. The medical field has been targeted as top priority personnel for recall by the Bush administration. administra-tion. However, Davis County medical facilities report a very small number of staff members are involved in the various reserve programs. pro-grams. Bountiful's Lakeview Hospital has one department head and two physicians serving in the reserve forces, with a total reserve membership member-ship of about six. The hospital employs roughly 450 staff and 70 active staff physicians. "We have plenty of staff to cover any gaps that may be opened," said Ken Johnson. "We just don't have enough people in tne reserves to cause a problem." Humana Hospital Davis North in Layton employs 360 staff members and has approximately 180 physicians physi-cians on location. Of the total manning man-ning of the facility, officials report no more than six active reservists. Consequently, officials anticipate no appreciable complications in the event any or all of the reserve members are recalled. Benchmark Hospital in Woods Cross maintains 100 to 125 employees, and officials say there are very few reservists in key positions posi-tions at the hospital. Therefore, as reported by other medical facilities in the county, a recall would not cause serious problems. Other health-related organizations organiza-tions report similar situations. FHP Health Care, a health maintenance organization, reports 26 employees on active reserve status. However, executive assistant to the regional vice president, James |