(a) It shall be the duty of the attending physician or other attending medical provider, immediately upon discovering a disease requiring isolation, to cause the patient to be isolated pending official action by the Secretary of the Department of Health.
(b) Such medical provider also shall:
(1) Advise other members of the household regarding precautions to be taken to prevent further spread of the disease; and
(2) Inform them as to appropriate, specific, preventive measures.
(c) The medical provider shall, in addition, furnish the patient's attendant with such detailed instructions regarding the disinfection and disposal of infective secretions and excretions as may be prescribed by the secretary.