R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-54-14: Grounds for discipline without a hearing.

The director may temporarily suspend the license of a physician assistant without a hearing if the director finds that the evidence in his or her possession indicates that a physician assistant’s continuation in practice would constitute a danger to the public. In the event that the director temporarily suspends the license of a physician assistant without a hearing, a hearing by the board must be held within ten (10) days after the suspension.