R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-29-32: Decision of the board.

If a majority of the members of the board vote in favor of finding the accused guilty of unprofessional conduct as specified in the charges, the board shall prepare written findings of fact and law in support of that conclusion. The board shall immediately transmit its findings, together with an order as to the sanction to be imposed upon the accused to the director who shall, as soon as practicable, order appropriate action to be taken in accordance with the order of the board. If the accused is found not guilty, the board shall immediately issue an order dismissing the charges.