R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-20: Grounds for discipline without a hearing.

With the approval of the director, the board may temporarily suspend the license of a psychologist without a hearing if the board finds that evidence in its possession indicates that a psychologist continuing in practice would constitute an immediate danger to the public. In the event that the board temporarily suspends the license of a psychologist without a hearing by the board, a hearing must be held within ten (10) days after the suspension has occurred.