National prevention, preparedness and response plans
Article 6
1. Without prejudice to Member States’ competences in this area, when preparing national prevention, preparedness and response plans, Member States shall liaise with each other within the HSC and coordinate with the Commission in order to seek coherence with the Union prevention, preparedness and response plan to the largest possible extent. 2. National prevention, preparedness and response plans may include elements relating to governance, capacities and resources laid down in the Union prevention, preparedness and response plan as referred to in Article 5. 3. Member States shall also inform, without delay, the Commission and the HSC of any substantial revision of their national prevention, preparedness and response plan. 4. For the purposes of paragraph 1, Member States may also consult, where relevant, patient organisations, healthcare professionals’ organisations, industry and supply chain stakeholders, as well as national social partners.