The disclosure relates to an intravenous (IV) pole-mounted integrated infusion system and method in which the power, control, and communication devices are attached as one or more different units to the intravenous pole in one or more different locations remote from the pump device. More particularly, the disclosure relates to providing physical support of the pump device with the IV pole, while moving power, control, and communication systems out of the pump and out of physical supporting relationship with the pump. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to arranging an infusion system to eliminate single points of failure and to reduce the risk of tipping when the pump device is attached to an IV pole, especially a wheeled, portable IV pole.
