What must you do after a communication breakdown occurs?

After a communication breakdown occurs, submitting an ALSCF (Advanced Life Support Call Form) is crucial because this form allows for proper documentation and reporting of the incident. The ALSCF is designed to capture details about the breakdown, such as the nature of the communication failure, and is important for reviewing the effectiveness of the response and identifying any systemic issues that need to be addressed. Proper documentation ensures that the incident is formally recorded, which can lead to improvements in communication protocols and training to prevent future breakdowns.

In the context of the other options, informing the next shift or making a verbal report might not provide the necessary formal documentation needed to analyze and rectify the communication failure. Adjusting protocols as needed is important, but this typically follows the assessment and analysis of the incident which would be initiated by submitting the ALSCF.