R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8.2-17

An order of the executive office of health and human services revoking a provider’s certification may, in the discretion of the program, go into immediate effect or may be stayed. Review of any order may be had in accordance with the Rhode Island administrative procedures act, §§ 42-35-1 — 42-35-18. If an administrative hearing is claimed, the program may, in its discretion, stay the effect of a revocation until a hearing is held and a decision is rendered, and for a period not to exceed ten (10) days after the administrative decision is rendered.