When caring for a patient diagnosed with viral hepatitis, the healthcare provider experiences a needlestick with a contaminated needle. Which of the following actions should the healthcare provider do first?

The puncture site and skin should be washed thoroughly with soap and water. Then the healthcare provider will follow the next steps in the facility protocol. The healthcare provider will follow the facility-specific protocol for when a needlestick occurs. Typically, after reporting the incident to your supervisor, you will be directed to seek immediate treatment.